peace·keep·ing (p s k p ng)adj. Of or relating to the preservation of peace, especially the supervision by international forces of a truce between hostile nations. peace keeping n. |
peacekeeping [ˈpiːsˌkiːpɪŋ]
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy)
a. the maintenance of peace, esp the prevention of further fighting between hostile forces in an area
b. (as modifier) a UN peacekeeping force
peacekeeper n
Military operations undertaken with the consent of all major parties to a dispute, designed to monitor and facilitate implementation of an agreement (ceasefire, truce, or other such agreement) and support diplomatic efforts to reach a long-term political settlement. See also peace building; peace enforcement; peacemaking; peace operations.
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| Noun | 1. | peacekeeping - the activity of keeping the peace by military forces (especially when international military forces enforce a truce between hostile groups or nations) military operation, operation - activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign); "it was a joint operation of the navy and air force" armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker" |
| Adj. | 1. | peacekeeping - of or relating to the preservation of peace between hostile groups by international military forces; "a peacekeeping force" |
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