Meaning of the word "olive branch" in English
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olive branch
US /ˈɑl.ɪv bræntʃ/
UK /ˈɑl.ɪv bræntʃ/
Idiom
1.
something that is offered to an enemy or opponent in order to make peace
Example:
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The government extended an olive branch to the rebels, offering negotiations.
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After years of conflict, the two families finally exchanged an olive branch.
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