peacekeeping
nounUK /ˈpiːsˌkiːpɪŋ/
US /ˈpiːsˌkiːpɪŋ/
The work of helping people stop fighting and keep the peace.
The soldiers were sent on a peacekeeping mission to help the two countries stop fighting.
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2. Keeping order and calm in a place where trouble might happen.
The officers did peacekeeping work during the big parade.
3. Actions taken to stop a fight from starting again after it has ended.
Their peacekeeping efforts helped the neighbors live together without arguing.
4. The job of a group that watches over an agreement between two sides.
The peacekeeping team made sure both sides followed the rules of the deal.