Peacekeeping
/ˈpiːskiːpɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe process of actively maintaining a state of peace, often by intervention to prevent or stop conflict, typically involving international forces.
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The active maintenance of a truce between nations or groups.
The international community is involved in peacekeeping missions to address conflicts.
💡 Simply: Imagine two groups are fighting, and people from all over the world come to help them stop fighting and stay friends. That's peacekeeping!
👶 For kids: When people from different countries work together to help stop fights and keep everyone safe.
More Examples
Peacekeeping efforts are crucial in post-conflict situations.
The United Nations' primary goal is to promote peacekeeping and international cooperation.
The success of peacekeeping operations depends on the cooperation of all parties.
How It's Used
"The United Nations plays a vital role in peacekeeping operations around the world."
"Peacekeeping forces were deployed to monitor the ceasefire."
Relating to the establishment and maintenance of peace, especially by international forces.
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Relating to or involved in the process of peacekeeping.
The peacekeeping mission deployed troops to the region.
💡 Simply: It's like describing something that's meant to help keep the peace, like 'peacekeeping forces' - people who are there to prevent fighting.
👶 For kids: About helping to keep things calm and safe.
More Examples
The peacekeeping efforts aimed to stabilize the situation.
Peacekeeping operations are often complex and challenging.
The peacekeeping forces maintained a fragile truce.
How It's Used
"Peacekeeping troops were sent to the affected area."
Idioms & expressions
Peacekeeping force
A group of soldiers and other personnel sent by an international organization to maintain peace in a troubled area.
"The UN peacekeeping force was deployed to the region after the ceasefire."
Peacekeeping mission
An organized operation by an international body like the UN to keep the peace in a specific region.
"The peacekeeping mission was mandated to monitor the elections."
From 'peace' + 'keeping'. The term emerged in the mid-20th century, particularly associated with the United Nations' efforts to maintain international peace and security after major conflicts.
The term and practice of peacekeeping became prominent after World War II, with the establishment of the United Nations and its role in maintaining international peace and security.
Memory tip
Think of the 'peace' and the 'keeping' – ensuring peace is maintained.