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wapenstilstand — meaning in English

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English meaning

armistice noun A formal agreement between opposing sides to stop fighting.
ceasefire noun A formal agreement between opposing sides to stop fighting, usually temporary.
truce noun A temporary agreement between opposing sides to stop fighting.

Senses

wapenstilstand is used for these senses in English:

armistice (countable, military) A formal agreement, especially between nations, to end combat.
ceasefire In warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose. (Typically only temporary).
truce A period of time in which no fighting takes place due to an agreement between the opposed parties.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

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