The armistice
Example: The armistice ended the fighting after years of war.
Definition
"The armistice" is an agreement made by opposing sides in a conflict to stop fighting temporarily, often serving as a prelude to peace negotiations or the end of war. It marks the cessation of hostilities without necessarily resolving underlying issues.
Etymology
The word "the armistice" comes from the Latin roots 'arma' meaning 'arms' or 'weapons' and 'stitium' meaning 'a stoppage.' It literally signifies a 'stopping of arms.' Did you know that the most famous armistice was signed on November 11, 1918, ending World War I hostilities on the Western Front?
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"The armistice" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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