peacekeeping


Definition: Meaning of, peacekeeping in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈpiːskiːpɪŋ /

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  1. peacekeeping force/troops etc a group of soldiers who are sent to a place in order to stop two opposing groups from fighting each other
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peacekeeping used in phrases

  • UN peacekeeping force
    1. a group of soldiers from several different countries, who are sent by the UN to places where there has been a war, in order to prevent fighting from starting again. They wear light-blue BERET s (= a soft, flat hat) .
  • peacekeeping mission (noun)
    1. especially when international military forces enforce a truce between hostile groups or nations military the activity of keeping the peace by military forces
  • peacekeeping operation (noun)
    1. especially when international military forces enforce a truce between hostile groups or nations military the activity of keeping the peace by military forces
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