Meaning
armistice, truce
- a formal agreement between opposing parties to stop fighting; a ceasefire
In a sentence
I due paesi belligeranti hanno finalmente firmato l'armistizio ieri sera.
The two warring countries finally signed the armistice yesterday evening.
L'armistizio dell'otto settembre 1943 segnò una svolta nella storia italiana.
The armistice of September 8, 1943, marked a turning point in Italian history.
Dopo mesi di trattative segrete, fu annunciato un armistizio generale.
After months of secret negotiations, a general armistice was announced.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| armistizio | masculine · singular |
| armistizi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In Italian history, 'l'armistizio' with a capital letter specifically refers to the Armistice of Cassibile on September 8, 1943.
- Close in meaning to 'tregua' (truce), but 'armistizio' is more formal and diplomatic.