To negotiate
Example: Leaders meet to negotiate peace after the long war.
Definition
"To negotiate" means to discuss and arrange terms or agreements between parties, especially in a diplomatic or historical context. It involves communication aimed at reaching a mutual understanding or compromise, such as when leaders meet to negotiate peace after a long war.
Etymology
The word "to negotiate" comes from the Latin word 'negotiari,' meaning 'to carry on business.' It combines 'neg-' meaning 'not' and 'otium' meaning 'leisure,' implying activity or work. Did you know? The word originally referred to business dealings before evolving to mean formal discussions or arrangements.
Learn to use this word actively
"To negotiate" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select English as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
