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Definition of armistice

armistice

/ˈɑːr.mɪ.stɪs/
ar · mi · stice
Plural:armistices
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• noun

1

A formal agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.

Example

"The diplomats met in a neutral country to negotiate the terms of the armistice."

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Word Nuance & Usage

An armistice is a formal suspension of active hostilities to allow for peace negotiations, whereas a peace treaty formally and permanently ends a state of war.

• Nearby Words

armeria
armful
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armistice
armless
armlike
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 17th century from French armistice, from Modern Latin armistitium, formed from Latin arma ('weapons') and -stitium ('a stopping'), on the model of solstitium ('solstice').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Armistice. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/armistice
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