noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   In warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose. (Typically only temporary).

   "The rebels agreed to a ceasefire while the peace talks were underway."

Synonyms

All synonyms

armisticearmisticetruce

Example

More examples

"Ceasefire talks began in July 1951."

Etymology

From cease + fire.

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