Word
peacekeeper
Phoneticspeace·keep·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpiˌskipɝ/
UK/pˈiːskiːpɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. someone who helps keep peace between groups that are fighting, often a soldier sent by another country or the UN.
n. a person or force deployed to maintain or restore peace, especially between hostile groups or nations. Often refers to members of international missions operating under UN or similar authority.
Examples
“The peacekeeper helps both sides talk calmly.”
“A UN peacekeeper stands at the checkpoint to make sure aid trucks pass safely into the village.”
“After the ceasefire, peacekeepers patrolled the buffer zone, rebuilding trust between communities that had not spoken for years.”
Examples
simple
“The peacekeeper helps both sides talk calmly.”
contextual
“A UN peacekeeper stands at the checkpoint to make sure aid trucks pass safely into the village.”
complex
“After the ceasefire, peacekeepers patrolled the buffer zone, rebuilding trust between communities that had not spoken for years.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “peacekeeper” in context.
Verb
01. attack peacekeeper
“Rebels attacked peacekeepers guarding the supply route last night.”
verb + noun
02. deploy peacekeeper
“The UN decided to deploy peacekeepers to stabilize the region.”
verb + noun
03. peacekeeper intervenes
“The peacekeeper intervenes quickly when tensions rise between groups.”
noun + verb
Adjective
04. armed peacekeeper
“Armed peacekeepers escorted the aid convoy through the conflict zone.”
adj + noun
05. foreign peacekeeper
“Many locals welcomed the foreign peacekeepers after months of fighting.”
adj + noun
06. international peacekeeper
“The international peacekeepers arrived to monitor the ceasefire agreement.”
adj + noun
07. multinational peacekeeper
“Multinational peacekeepers work together to keep the region stable.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. peacekeeper base
“Protesters gathered outside the peacekeeper base demanding more protection.”
noun + noun
09. peacekeeper force
“A multinational peacekeeper force was sent to protect civilians.”
noun + noun
10. attack on un peacekeepers
“The attack on UN peacekeepers was condemned worldwide.”
11. call for more peacekeepers
“Aid agencies call for more peacekeepers to protect refugees.”
12. deploy international peacekeepers
“The council voted to deploy international peacekeepers immediately.”
Real-World Examples
“UNIFIL currently has 7,500 peacekeepers from around 50 countries operating in Southern Lebanon.” “On Monday afternoon, peacekeepers from MINUSCA’s Zambian contingent and Central African Armed Forces (FACA) personnel patrolled the main roads in and around Birao.” “UN peacekeepers have increasingly been sent into places where there is no peace to keep – under resourced, outgunned and exposed to violence they are not equipped to counter.” “The retreat of peacekeepers has not removed the pressures that brought international organisations into the region in the first place.” Etymology
From peace + keeper.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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