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armistice

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɑrməstɪs/ · UK /ˈɑːmɪstɪs/

armistice means: An official agreement between enemies to stop fighting.

noun

CEASEFIRE AGREEMENTC1

An official agreement between enemies to stop fighting.

  • Both sides signed an armistice.
  • The armistice stopped the fighting for a month.
  • Leaders met to discuss an armistice.

Similar words: ceasefire agreement, truce

Common phrases: sign an armistice, armistice agreement, negotiate an armistice, armistice terms

PAUSE IN FIGHTINGC1

A period when enemies stop fighting, usually for a short time.

  • The armistice lasted three days.
  • Soldiers rested during the brief armistice.
  • Fighting resumed when the armistice ended.

Similar words: ceasefire, truce

Common phrases: temporary armistice, during an armistice, brief armistice

Questions about armistice

What does armistice mean?

An official agreement between enemies to stop fighting.

What is armistice in other languages?

Türkçe: ateşkes anlaşması · Español: armisticio · Français: armistice · Deutsch: Waffenstillstandsabkommen · Italiano: armistizio · 日本語: 休戦協定

How do you pronounce armistice?

In American English /ˈɑrməstɪs/; in British English /ˈɑːmɪstɪs/.

How do you use armistice in a sentence?

Both sides signed an armistice. The armistice stopped the fighting for a month.

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