peacekeeping

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adjective

The definition of peacekeeping is the behavior of trying to prevent fighting, especially of trying to prevent war between nations.
When a person is given the responsibility to keep two groups from fighting, this is an example of a peacekeeping mission.

noun

Peacekeeping is the process of maintaining peace.
When the U.S. tries to broker a deal to keep Israel and Pakistan from going to war with each other, this is an example of peacekeeping.

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peacekeeping

of or relating to the process of maintaining peace, specif., of the reduction or elimination of armed conflict by the use of neutral troops to enforce a truce or separate hostile groups: UN peacekeeping forces

also written peace-keeping

such a process

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peacekeeping

adjective

Of or relating to the preservation of peace, especially the supervision by international forces of a truce between hostile nations.

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Noun

(usually uncountable, plural peacekeepings)

The act of preserving peace, specifically between hostile groups or states, especially by a sanctioned military force. [from 17th c.]

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Origin

From peace +"Ž keeping, after keep the peace.

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