detente
/deɪˈtɑnt/
noun
- An improvement in relations between countries or groups that were previously in conflict, often involving a reduction of tension and increased cooperation.
- The president's visit was seen as a step toward detente in the region.
- After years of cold war, the detente between the rivals brought hope for peace.
- The two nations signed a trade agreement as part of their new detente.
- A period or state of relaxed tension and improved relations between adversaries.
- The 1970s were marked by a detente between the United States and the Soviet Union.
- Many hoped the cultural exchange program would create a lasting detente.
- The ceasefire led to a fragile detente that lasted several months.
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