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Moratorium
mor-ah-TOR-ee-um
/ˌmɒrəˈtɔːriəm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Moratorium
Dictionary meaning
A temporary halt on an activity, especially debt payments.
Examples
- The government declared a moratorium on evictions during the crisis.
Pronunciation tips
Five syllables. Stress on third syllable.
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