peacekeeper

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peace·keep·er

(pēs′kē′pər)

1. One that preserves or promotes peace: the peacekeeper in the family.

2. A member of a usually armed force engaging in peacekeeping activities, often under international sanction.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	peacekeeper - a member of a military force that is assigned (often with international sanction) to preserve peace in a trouble area 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" soldier - an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army; "the soldiers stood at attention"
	2.	peacekeeper - someone who keeps peace; "she's the peacekeeper in that family" defender, guardian, protector, shielder - a person who cares for persons or property
	3.	peacekeeper - the pistol of a law officer in the old West handgun, pistol, shooting iron, side arm - a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

Translations

peacekeeper

[ˈpiːsˌkiːpəʳ] N (Mil) → tropas fpl encargadas de mantener la paz
UN peacekeepers → tropas fpl de las Naciones Unidas encargadas de mantener la paz

peacekeeper

[ˈpiːskiːpə^r] n (= soldier) → soldat(e) m/f de la paix

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