armistice

Meanings

• noun

  A permanent or temporary agreement between parties in conflict, typically under international law, to stop fighting.

  - "The armistice was signed on November 11, 1918, ending the First World War."
  - "The armistice between the government and the rebels was brokered by the United Nations."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with armistice
ceasefire , truce , peacepipe , compromise

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Variants

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armistice , armistices , Armistice Day , Armistice Days , armistice days

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Etymology

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From French armistice, from armes 'arms' + istice 'a stopping'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'armistice' was first used during the Middle Ages, when armies would agree to a temporary truce to allow their soldiers to go home and tend to their crops.

2. The elephant is the symbol of an armistice because its large, powerful, and represents peace and strength.

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Related Concepts

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1. Peace treaty: A peace treaty is a formal agreement to end a state of war between parties. An armistice is often a preliminary agreement to a peace treaty.

2. Ceasefire: A ceasefire is a temporary halt in the active military operations in a war or conflict. An armistice is a more formal and permanent agreement to end hostilities.

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Culture

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The Armistice of 11 November 1918 marked the end of World War I. It is also commemorated every year on Remembrance Day or Veterans Day.

How to Memorize "armistice"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a table with two parties sitting across from each other, signing a document. Label this as 'Armistice'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'armistice' with the idea of a pause or halt in conflict.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the mnemonic: 'Armistice' is like 'Arms'-'Istice', where 'Istice' sounds like 'ice', so an armistice is like a block of ice that freezes conflict.

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