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ceasefire

/ˈsiːsˌfaɪ.ər/
cease · fire
Plural:ceasefires
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• noun

1

A temporary or permanent suspension of fighting agreed upon by opposing sides in a conflict, often intended to allow for peace negotiations or humanitarian aid.

Example

"International mediators worked tirelessly through the weekend to broker a lasting ceasefire between the two nations."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century as a nominalization of the military command "cease fire!", combining the Old French-derived verb "cease" (from Latin "cessare", to stop) with "fire" in the sense of discharging firearms.

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