Antonyms for armistice
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : ahr-muh-stis |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɑr mə stɪs |
Definition of armistice
Origin :- 1707, from French armistice (1680s), coined on the model of Latin solstitium (see solstice), etc., from Latin arma "arms" (see arm (n.2)) + -stitium (used only in compounds), from sistere "cause to stand" (see assist).
- The word is attested in English from 1660s in the Latin form armistitium. German Waffenstillstand is a loan-translation from French. Armistice Day (1919) marked the end of the Great War of 1914-18 on Nov. 11, 1918. In Britain, after World War II, it merged with Remembrance Day. In U.S., Armistice Day became a national holiday in 1926. In 1954, to honor World War II and Korean War veterans as well, it was re-dubbed Veterans Day.
- noun peace-establishing agreement
- November 1st, Turkey was forced by Russia to agree to an armistice of eight weeks.
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
- On the 9th, Nelson landed again, to conclude the terms of the armistice.
- Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey
- A difficulty arose respecting the duration of the armistice.
- Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey
- The spring is coming on, and the armistice is only a trap laid for the Prussians.
- Extract from : « A Comedy of Marriage and Other Tales » by Guy De Maupassant
- When the Armistice had come the Belgian Government tried to thank him.
- Extract from : « Herbert Hoover » by Vernon Kellogg
- Just now an armistice in his conflict of thought was declared.
- Extract from : « The Twins of Suffering Creek » by Ridgwell Cullum
- I have an idea that I can do it within a week or ten days, or at least gain an armistice.
- Extract from : « Mixed Faces » by Roy Norton
- Until then we have granted them an armistice—to bury their dead.
- Extract from : « The Traitors » by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim
- With the signing of the armistice, all dreams of service ended definitely for her.
- Extract from : « The Crimson Tide » by Robert W. Chambers
- The armistice had not been signed at the time, was not signed for some days after.
- Extract from : « Bulgaria » by Frank Fox
Synonyms for armistice
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