Associations to the word «Peacekeeping»

Wiktionary

PEACEKEEPING, noun. The act of preserving peace, specifically between hostile groups or states, especially by a sanctioned military force. [from 17th c.]
PEACEKEEPING, noun. (as a noun modifier) (for example) a peacekeeping force.

Dictionary definition

PEACEKEEPING, noun. The activity of keeping the peace by military forces (especially when international military forces enforce a truce between hostile groups or nations).
PEACEKEEPING, adjective. Of or relating to the preservation of peace between hostile groups by international military forces; "a peacekeeping force".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley