armistice
Translation
armistice, truce
Examples
An armistice was signed to end the war.
An armistice was signed to end the war.
Grammar Patterns
((an armistice)) a formal agreement to stop fighting An armistice was signed to end the war.
Similar Words
Synonyms: truce, ceasefire; Antonyms: war, conflict
Etymology
From Latin 'arma' (arms) + '-stitium' (a stopping). Literally 'a stopping of arms'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'arms' (weapons) being put into 'stasis' (a state of being stopped).