peacekeeping

American

[pees-kee-ping] / ˈpisˌki pɪŋ /

noun

the maintenance of international peace and security by the deployment of military forces in a particular area.

the United Nations' efforts toward peacekeeping.
an instance of this.

adjective

for or pertaining to peacekeeping.

peacekeeping forces.

peacekeeping British

/ ˈpiːsˌkiːpɪŋ /

noun

1. the maintenance of peace, esp the prevention of further fighting between hostile forces in an area
2. ( as modifier )
  
  a UN peacekeeping force

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Other Word Forms

peacekeeper noun

Etymology

Origin of peacekeeping

First recorded in 1960–65; peace + keeping

Example Sentences

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Since then, Mali's military leaders have overseen the exit of the UN peacekeeping mission and French forces, which had deployed to Mali in 2013 to help deal with an escalating jihadist insurgency.

From BBC

The UN's peacekeeping mission in South Sudan, Unmiss, has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Jonglei and other areas experiencing violence in the country.

From BBC

Embassy and then 241 Americans deployed for peacekeeping at Marine barracks.

From The Wall Street Journal

A UN peacekeeping mission and French forces were deployed in 2013 to deal with the escalating insurgency - both have left since the junta took over.

From BBC

The UN peacekeeping force, Minusca, is helping the government to gradually restore basic administration and services, even to distant provincial towns.

From BBC

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