détente

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /deɪˈtɒnt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /deɪˈtɑnt/ or /dɪˈtɑnt/

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Noun

Singular détente

Plural détentes

1. (countable) A détente is a friendly period of time between two countries that were enemies.