peacekeeping
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the work of preventing fighting between groups that have been at war, often done by international soldiers.
n.the act of preserving peace between hostile groups or states, specifically through the deployment of sanctioned international military or police forces.
Simple“The United Nations has been involved in peacekeeping in the region for over a decade.”
In context“Successful peacekeeping requires not only a military presence but also a sustained commitment to diplomatic negotiations and local infrastructure development.”
UsageUsually uncountable; often refers to United Nations operations.
Synonymspeace maintenanceconflict resolutionAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describing a group or mission whose job is to keep the peace.
adj.relating to or performing the duties of maintaining a truce between hostile factions.
Simple“The country sent two thousand peacekeeping troops to help stop the violence.”
In context“The peacekeeping mission faced significant challenges due to the lack of a clear mandate from the security council.”
UsageAlways used before a noun.
Synonyms
Usage peacekeeping mission
From peace + keeping, after keep the peace.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.