armistice
The two countries signed an armistice after years of war.
The agreement ended the conflict between the nations.
A temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement between the warring parties; a truce.
The Korean War ended with an armistice in 1953, not a peace treaty.
The conflict was paused but never formally resolved.
The armistice was signed at dawn, bringing relief to the soldiers.
The ceasefire allowed both sides to regroup without further violence.
An armistice is not the same as a peace treaty; it only halts fighting temporarily.
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Pro Tip
Remembering the word
Associate 'armistice' with 'arms' (weapons) + 'stasis' (stopping). The 'tice' part comes from Latin *stitium* (standing still).
Gold Rule
Formal vs. informal
Use 'armistice' for official ceasefires (e.g., wars). For everyday conflicts, use 'truce' or 'ceasefire'.
Word Origin
From Latin *armistitium*, combining *arma* (arms, weapons) + *stitium* (a stopping), first used in the 18th century.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in historical or diplomatic contexts. Avoid using for informal disagreements.