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Synonyms for armistice

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ahr-muh-stis
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɑr mə stɪs

Définition 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
Example sentences :
  • 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

Antonyms for armistice

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