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Definition of entente

entente

/ɑːnˈtɑːnt/
en · tente
Plural:ententes
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• noun

1

A friendly understanding or informal alliance between states, factions, or political leaders regarding common policies or cooperative action.

Example

"The diplomatic summit resulted in a lasting entente between the two neighboring nations on trade and regional security."

2

The group of states or parties united in an informal diplomatic alliance or friendly understanding.

Example

"During the negotiations, members of the entente coordinated their economic proposals to present a unified front."

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• Nearby Words

entangler
entawak
entebbe
entente
enter
enterable
enterer

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from French entente ('understanding' or 'intent'), from the verb entendre ('to hear, understand'), which derives from Latin intendere ('to stretch out, direct one's attention to').

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