dé·tente (d -tänt , -tä t)n. 1. A relaxing or easing, as of tension between rivals. 2. A policy toward a rival nation or bloc characterized by increased diplomatic, commercial, and cultural contact and a desire to reduce tensions, as through negotiation or talks. [French; see detent.] dé·tent ist n. |
détente [deɪˈtɑːnt (French) detɑ̃t]
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the relaxing or easing of tension, esp between nations
[French, literally: a loosening, from Old French destendre to release, from tendre to stretch]
dé•tente or de•tente (deɪˈtɑnt, -ˈtɑ̃t)
n.
a relaxing of tension, esp. between nations.
[1905–10; < French; see detent]
Thesaurus Legend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
détente
noun co-operation, unity, collaboration, teamwork, give-and-take, combined effort, esprit de corps their desire to pursue a policy of détente
Translations
détente
n → Entspannung f, → Détente f
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