Word of the Day – Detente

Detente (adj)

dai-t-ah-nt

The easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries.

Spelled with or without an accent; détente is most often used in reference to the general easing of the geo-political tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States.

Example sentences

“After extensive negotiations a detente was agreed upon.”

“We are hopeful of a long term detente, as the ceasefire has held for over a month.”