noun

peacekeeping

PEES-kee-pihng

noun

The activity of maintaining peace between hostile groups or nations, often using a sanctioned military force.

"The country contributes troops to several UN peacekeeping missions."

"Peacekeeping in the region has continued for over a decade."

How to Use Peacekeeping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe work of preventing or stopping conflict between groups, usually with soldiers or observers.

Common pairings

peacekeeping mission peacekeeping force peacekeeping operation

peacekeepings plural

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The country contributes troops to several UN _____ missions.

From peace + keeping, echoing the phrase "keep the peace".

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