peacekeeping | ||
1. | [ adjective ] of or relating to the preservation of peace between hostile groups by international military forces | |
Examples: | "a peacekeeping force" |
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2. | [ noun ] (military) the activity of keeping the peace by military forces (especially when international military forces enforce a truce between hostile groups or nations) | |
Synonyms: | peacekeeping_mission peacekeeping_operation | |
Related terms: | operation military | |
Similar spelling: |
peacekeeper |