détente

American  

[dey-tahnt, dey-tahnt] / deɪˈtɑnt, deɪˈtɑ̃t /

Or detente

noun

plural

détentes

1. a relaxing of tension, especially between nations, as by negotiations or agreements.

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détente British  

/ deɪˈtɑːnt, detɑ̃t /

noun

1. the relaxing or easing of tension, esp between nations

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détente Cultural  

1. A period of lessening tension between two major national powers, or a policy designed to lessen that tension. Détente presupposes that the two powers will continue to disagree but seeks to reduce the occasions of conflict.

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Etymology

Origin of détente

First recorded in 1905–10; from French; detent

Example Sentences

At moments, poignant domestic intimacies such as cooking and bathing threaten to break the detente and let in some emotion.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yet, China’s leadership suggested last month that it is in no rush to roll out major stimulus measures as the trade detente with Washington puts bilateral relations on a stable footing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Analysts don’t expect the attacks to spoil the recent U.S.-China detente but see the move creating geopolitical ripples longer-term.

From Barron's

That, combined with a likely temporary trade détente with China, may be all the markets need to assume any new tariff storms can be weathered in the year ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal

In that sense, the consultation between the two women was aimed to establish detente.

From Slate