Associations to the word «Peacekeeper»

Wiktionary

PEACEKEEPER, noun. One that preserves the peace.
PEACEKEEPER, noun. A member of a military force charged with peacekeeping duties in a troublespot.
PEACEKEEPER, noun. (Canada) (law enforcement) A police officer in a Canadian aboriginal community.

Dictionary definition

PEACEKEEPER, noun. A member of a military force that is assigned (often with international sanction) to preserve peace in a trouble area.
PEACEKEEPER, noun. Someone who keeps peace; "she's the peacekeeper in that family".
PEACEKEEPER, noun. The pistol of a law officer in the old West.

Wise words

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