armistice
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A formal agreement between opposing sides in a war to stop fighting, often before a full peace treaty is signed.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
truce
ceasefire
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ that ended the fighting in 1918 was signed in a railway carriage in France."
Answer: armistice
In your own words, what does "armistice" mean?
A formal agreement between opposing sides in a war to stop fighting, often before a full peace treaty is signed.
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