Detente
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Detente is a noun meaning Alternative form of détente.
Meaning
Alternative form of détente.
Example Sentences
This intellectual and moral unrest is the inner reason for the continued talk on triple alliances, dual alliances, ententes and detentes. Monarchs and statesmen always seem engaged in maneuvers on the diplomatic chessboard, in order to isolate one Power and to combine others.
Word Forms
- detentes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reconciliation, rapprochement, appeasement, accord, closeness, amelioration.
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