Armistice (Noun)
Meaning
A state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The warring nations agreed to an armistice, which would last for six months while they negotiated a permanent peace treaty.
- After years of brutal fighting, the armistice was a welcome respite for the weary soldiers.
- The armistice was a crucial step towards ending the conflict, but it was only the beginning of the long process of rebuilding.
- The rival factions have agreed to an armistice, paving the way for talks about a unified government.
- The ceasefire was expected to become a permanent armistice, marking the end of the decades-long civil war.