moratorium

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌmɒ.rəˈtɔː.rɪəm/ or /ˌmɔː.rəˈtɔː.rɪəm/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌmɔ.rəˈtɔ.ri.əm/

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Noun

Singular moratorium

Plural moratoriums or moratoria

1. (countable) A moratorium is a temporary suspension of an ongoing activity.