detente — the easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdeɪtɑːnt/
Korean meaning: 적대감이나 긴장 관계의 완화, 특히 국가 간의
Korean pronunciation: **데이**탄트
Example Sentences
- My parents went from nuclear war to detente when I brought home straight A's.
- The 1970s detente between the US and Soviet Union marked a significant shift in Cold War dynamics.
- After years of office rivalry, the two departments finally reached a detente over coffee machine usage.
detente
NOUN//ˈdeɪtɑːnt//
the easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries
A detente moment as two leaders shake hands, ending hostility peacefully
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When enemies relent their bent, the serpent unwinds — and detente begins at last
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Origin
From French détente, derived from the verb détendre meaning 'to relax' or 'loosen.' The word entered English during the Cold War era to describe the relaxation of tensions between superpowers.
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“My parents went from nuclear war to detente when I brought home straight A's.”
“The 1970s detente between the US and Soviet Union marked a significant shift in Cold War dynamics.”
“After years of office rivalry, the two departments finally reached a detente over coffee machine usage.”
“The trade war ended with a detente that benefited both nations economically.”
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