peace and conflict studies
- noun
- /piːs ənd ˈkɒnflɪkt ˈstʌdiz/
- Specialized
:
estudios de paz y conflicto
- His research in peace and conflict studies explores how dialogue can reduce tension between rival groups in society.
Examples
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The university offers a dedicated program in peace and conflict studies, focusing on the causes of violence and strategies for conflict resolution.
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Ann served on UN missions in Lebanon and Somalia and received her bachelor's degree in peace and conflict studies in Sweden.
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As a major in peace and conflict studies, she learns about nonviolent methods to promote social harmony and prevent disputes.
Surface Forms
Morphology
peace + and + conflict + study
The phrase denotes a field of study made by combining 'peace' and 'conflict' (topics) with 'studies' (a branch of knowledge), so its meaning — the academic study of peace and conflict — is directly derivable from the constituents. This is a common, compositional naming pattern in many languages, so an average B1 learner who knows the component words should be able to understand it.
Etymology
The name peace and conflict studies comes from joining peace (how to build calm, fair communities), conflict (how fights and arguments start), and studies (university learning). So, it means a university subject that looks at both 'fights' and ways to make and keep 'peace'.
