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ɒnˈtɒnt,
ɒ̃ˈtɒ̃t/
n.
a friendly understanding or informal alliance between states or factions.
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(the Entente Cordiale)
the understanding between Britain and France reached in 1904, forming the basis of Anglo-French cooperation in the First World War.
Etymology
C19: from Fr. entente (cordiale) ‘(friendly) understanding’.
