armistice
Translation
armistice, truce
Examples
The two countries signed an armistice.
The two countries signed an armistice.
An armistice was declared on November 11th.
An armistice was declared on November 11th.
Grammar Patterns
sign an armistice to formally agree to stop fighting The generals signed an armistice.
declare an armistice to announce a stop to fighting They declared an armistice to end the war.
Similar Words
Synonyms: truce, ceasefire
Etymology
From Latin 'arma' (arms, weapons) + '-stitium' (a stopping, from 'sistere' to stand still). Literally 'a stopping of arms'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'arm' (weapons) and 'stice' (like 'stop' or 'standstill'). It's a stop to using arms.