peacekeeper
|peace-keep-er|
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/ˈpiːsˌkiːpər/
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/ˈpiːsˌkiːpə/
maintainer of peace
Etymology
'peacekeeper' originates from the English words 'peace' and 'keeper', where 'peace' meant 'freedom from disturbance' and 'keeper' meant 'one who maintains or guards'.
'peacekeeper' evolved from the combination of 'peace' and 'keeper' in Middle English, eventually becoming the modern English word 'peacekeeper'.
Initially, it meant 'one who maintains peace', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or group that maintains or restores peace, especially by mediating conflicts or enforcing peace agreements.
The United Nations sent peacekeepers to the region to help stabilize the situation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41