entente
noun
Simple meaning
An informal alliance or friendly understanding between two states.
Pronunciation
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ototIPA pronunciation (US)
ɒ̃.tɒ̃t
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Definition
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noun
politics
An informal alliance or friendly understanding between two states.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Formality
- Technical
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: An informal alliance or friendly understanding between two states.
Used this way, entente is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It turns up most in government or politics contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Government/politics
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Word Family
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Compound terms
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An informal alliance between countries.
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Synonyms
Sense: informal alliance or friendly understanding between two states
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