armistice
/'ɑ:mistis/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A formal agreement to stop fighting: An "armistice" is a temporary suspension of hostilities by mutual agreement between warring parties, allowing for peace negotiations.
Usage
- An "armistice" is a formal, often written, agreement. It is not necessarily a permanent peace treaty but a ceasefire that halts active combat, typically to create conditions for formal peace talks.
- It is commonly used in historical and political contexts, especially regarding major wars.
Examples
- Noun:
- The two nations signed an armistice after years of conflict.
- The Armistice of 11 November 1918 ended the fighting in World War I.
Advanced Usage
- "To declare an armistice": To formally announce a temporary halt to fighting.
- The generals met to declare an armistice.
- "Armistice line": The demarcation line established by an armistice agreement.
- The armistice line became the de facto border for decades.
Variants and Related Words
- Armistice Day (proper noun): The anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I, now observed as Veterans Day in the US and Remembrance Day in Commonwealth countries.
- Truce (noun): A broader term for any agreement to stop fighting, which can be less formal than an armistice.
- Ceasefire (noun): A temporary stoppage of war, often used interchangeably with "armistice" but can be more localized or informal.
Synonyms
- Truce: An agreement between enemies to stop fighting for a certain time.
- Ceasefire: A temporary suspension of fighting.
- Cessation of hostilities: A formal term for stopping acts of war.
Related Phrases
- To break an armistice: To violate the terms of the agreement and resume fighting.
- Any attempt to break the armistice will have severe consequences.
- To negotiate an armistice: To discuss and arrange the terms for stopping hostilities.
- Diplomats worked for months to negotiate an armistice.
Noun
- a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms