peacekeeping
125
4.1
- noun
- /ˈpiːsˌkiːpɪŋ/
:
mantenimiento de la paz
- But the first priority of U.N. peacekeeping contingents is to avoid casualties among their own personnel.
- U.N. peacekeeping
- a peacekeeping operation
- peacekeeping forces
Examples
-
The participation of troops from the permanent five in UN peacekeeping operations is long overdue.
Academic text (2008) -
In 1992, the UN Security Council (SC) initiated peacekeeping operations in both Yugoslavia and Somalia.
Academic text (1992) -
But our peacekeeping forces in our own country are not held to those same standards.
-
You sure this is a peacekeeping mission?
-
Countries that wish to participate in international peacekeeping forces might receive training or equipment appropriate to that role.
Academic text (1993) -
With respect to U.S. military involvement in a peacekeeping effort, the question of U.S. public support is crucial.
Academic text (1993) -
We are grateful that the Global Community peacekeeping forces have been given the power to enforce the new rules.
Fiction book (2000) -
In the former Yugoslavia, we sent 20 peacekeeping soldiers for every thousand civilians.
Academic text (2008) -
The United Nations deployed a peacekeeping force to maintain stability during the conflict.
-
During the civil war, several countries contributed troops for peacekeeping efforts in the region.
Synonyms
7
4.1
A military operation where soldiers go to keep peace between fighting groups or countries under United Nations order
6
4.2
A military mission to stop fighting and make an area calm between groups or countries
3
7.7
Government actions to stop armed groups and restore public order using force
Antonyms
Compounds
7
4.1
A military operation where soldiers go to keep peace between fighting groups or countries under United Nations order
6
4.2
A military mission to stop fighting and make an area calm between groups or countries
How Forceful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Peacekeeping comes from the simple parts peace and keep, where peace means 'no war' or 'quiet' and keep means 'to hold' or 'to protect' (think of a goalkeeper who keeps the ball out). So peacekeeping is the act of holding or protecting peace, often by sending forces to stop fighting.