armistice
noun C1
Plain meaning
an agreement to stop fighting in a war
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam contexts, it means an agreement to stop fighting in a war, usually in a more formal register.
In context
naturalThe article mentioned armistice as one of the main issues.
examThe author examines armistice in relation to social change, public policy, and institutional responsibility.
Common collocations
a clear armisticeevidence of armisticewidespread armistice
Watch out
Do not use “armistice” as a vague high-level replacement; make sure the sentence really needs this specific noun.