noun
Uncommon
armistice
AH-mihs-tihs
Armistice (noun) means a formal agreement between opposing sides to stop fighting. Example: “The armistice ended active combat while peace talks continued.”
noun
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A formal agreement between opposing sides to stop fighting.
"The armistice ended active combat while peace talks continued."
"World War I is commonly said to have ended with the 1918 armistice."
How to use armistice
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn agreement to stop fighting, short of a full peace treaty.
Common mistake
An armistice halts the fighting; it is not the same as a full peace treaty, which usually comes later and settles the underlying dispute.
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Common pairings
sign an armistice
Armistice Day
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Etymology
From Latin arma ("weapons") + sistere ("to bring to a stand"), giving the sense "a standing-still of arms."
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truce
cease-fire
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What does “armistice” mean?
The word “armistice” means a formal agreement between opposing sides to stop fighting. In plain terms, an agreement to stop fighting, short of a full peace treaty.
How do you pronounce “armistice”?
“Armistice” is pronounced AH-mihs-tihs (/ˈɑɹmɪstɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “armistice” in a sentence?
Here is “armistice” used in a sentence: “The armistice ended active combat while peace talks continued.”
What part of speech is “armistice”?
“Armistice” is a noun.
Where does the word “armistice” come from?
The word “armistice” comes from Latin. From Latin arma ("weapons") + sistere ("to bring to a stand"), giving the sense "a standing-still of arms.".
Is “armistice” a common word?
“Armistice” is an uncommon word in modern English.
