Ceasefire: meaning, definitions and examples
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ceasefire
[ siหsfaษชษr ]
military agreement
A ceasefire is a temporary stoppage of a war or conflict during which both sides agree to suspend aggressive actions. This can happen for a variety of reasons such as humanitarian concerns or negotiations for peace. Ceasefires can be official, sanctioned by governing bodies or organizations, or informal, depending on the parties involved. While ceasefires can lead to longer-term peace agreements, they may also be fragile and quickly undone if further negotiations fail.
Synonyms
armistice, suspension of hostilities, truce.
Examples of usage
- The two nations declared a ceasefire to allow for humanitarian aid.
- After weeks of fighting, both sides agreed to a ceasefire.
- The ceasefire lasted only a few days before hostilities resumed.
Translations
Translations of the word "ceasefire" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cessar-fogo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฏเฅเคฆเฅเคงเคตเคฟเคฐเคพเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Waffenstillstand
๐ฎ๐ฉ gencatan senjata
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะตะผะธั'ั
๐ต๐ฑ zawieszenie broni
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๆฆ (ใฆใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท cessez-le-feu
๐ช๐ธ alto el fuego
๐น๐ท ateลkes
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ (jeongjeon)
๐ธ๐ฆ ููู ุฅุทูุงู ุงููุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ pลรญmฤลรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ prรญmierie
๐จ๐ณ ๅ็ซ (tรญnghuว)
๐ธ๐ฎ premirje
๐ฎ๐ธ vopnahlรฉ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพา ะฐัั ัะพาัะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแแแฎแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ateลkษs
๐ฒ๐ฝ alto el fuego
Etymology
The term 'ceasefire' combines 'cease,' which comes from the Old French 'ceser,' meaning 'to stop' or 'to bring to an end,' and 'fire,' derived from Old English 'fyr,' referring to conflict in this context. The use of the word 'ceasefire' in military lexicon has evolved significantly, especially in the 20th century, as the nature of warfare changed. Historically, ceasefires have been called upon during conflicts for various reasons, often to facilitate negotiations or allow for the collection of the wounded. With the rise of international organizations like the United Nations post-World War II, formal ceasefires have become more structured, often involving monitoring by third parties to ensure compliance. Over time, ceasefires have become a critical component in peace negotiations, reflecting the need for periods of calm to allow for diplomatic solutions amidst the chaos of conflict.