peacekeeping (/ˈpiːsˌkiː.pɪŋ/)
noun · Advanced · Culture & Society
🔊 /ˈpiːsˌkiː.pɪŋ/
Meaning
Meaning: maintaining peace by force presence
The use of international forces to maintain or restore peace in areas of conflict. Peacekeepers monitor ceasefires and protect civilians.
Examples
🗣 United Nations peacekeeping troops were sent to monitor the fragile ceasefire along the border.
Etymology
A compound of ‘peace’ and ‘keeping’, popularized with UN missions after 1945.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in international relations and military contexts.
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Tags: politics, peace