peacekeeping
|peace/keep/ing|
B2
/ˈpiːsˌkiːpɪŋ/
(peacekeep)
maintaining peace
Etymology
Etymology Information
'peacekeeping' originates from the English words 'peace' and 'keeping', where 'peace' meant 'freedom from disturbance' and 'keeping' meant 'holding or maintaining'.
Historical Evolution
'peacekeeping' evolved from the combination of 'peace' and 'keeping' in the 20th century to describe efforts to maintain peace.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'maintaining peace', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the active maintenance of a truce between nations or communities, especially by an international military force.
The United Nations has deployed peacekeeping forces to the region.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42