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détente


dé·tente

noun \dā-ˈtänt\

Definition of DÉTENTE

1
: the relaxation of strained relations or tensions (as between nations); also : a policy promoting this
2
: a period of détente

Variants of DÉTENTE

dé·tente or de·tente \dā-ˈtänt\

Examples of DÉTENTE

  1. as the countries move toward détente
  2. the start of a détente

Origin of DÉTENTE

French
First Known Use: 1908

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