English Explanatory Dictionary

ceasefire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

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Word forms

ceasefire ceasefires cease-fire cease fire

Etymology

From cease + fire.

Related words

armistice truce
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