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ceasefire in Malay

gencatan senjata

ceasefire in Malay: gencatan senjata. In English, ceasefire means in warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose. (Typically only temporary).

Malay words for ceasefire

in warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose
gencatan senjata

English meaning of ceasefire

  1. noun In warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose. (Typically only temporary).

Full definition of ceasefire

ceasefire in a sentence

  • The rebels agreed to a ceasefire while the peace talks were underway.
  • Negotiators mediated a ceasefire.

ceasefire in other languages

Questions about ceasefire in Malay

What is the meaning of ceasefire in Malay?
Ceasefire in Malay is gencatan senjata.
Apakah maksud ceasefire dalam bahasa Melayu?
Ceasefire: gencatan senjata.
What does ceasefire mean in English?
Ceasefire means in warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose. (Typically only temporary).

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