détente
/deɪˈtɑːnt/
the easing of hostility between countries
détente in a sentence
“Nixon's visit to China marked a historic détente.”
Origin of détente
French détente relaxation, from détendre to slacken
Related Words
realpolitik
politics based on practical rather than ideological considerations
rapprochement
the establishment of cordial relations between former enemies
entente
a friendly understanding between states
sovereignty
supreme authority over a territory
hegemony
dominance of one state over others
multilateral
involving three or more parties