Peacekeeping meaning
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.
adjective
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.
noun
Of or relating to the preservation of peace, especially the supervision by international forces of a truce between hostile nations.
adjective
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.
adjective
Such a process.
noun
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The act of preserving peace, specifically between hostile groups or states, especially by a sanctioned military force. [from 17th c.]
noun