treaty
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A formal, written agreement between two or more countries.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
agreement
pact
Usage notes
"Sign a treaty" is the standard collocation.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The two nations signed a _____ ending decades of conflict."
Answer: treaty
In your own words, what does "treaty" mean?
A formal, written agreement between two or more countries.
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