peace
/piːs/A state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance or violence
The country enjoyed a long period of peace after the war.
The country enjoyed a long period of peace after the war.
She found inner peace through meditation.
She found inner peace through meditation.
Can refer to both external (social/political) and internal (personal) states of calm.
A treaty or agreement to end war or conflict
The peace treaty was signed after years of negotiation.
The peace treaty was signed after years of negotiation.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Collocations
Remember that 'peace' often pairs with verbs like 'make', 'keep', and 'restore' in common expressions.
⚡Gold Rule
Countable vs. Uncountable
While 'peace' is typically uncountable, it can be countable when referring to specific agreements (e.g., 'the peace between nations').
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'pees', from Old French 'paix', from Latin 'pax' (peace, agreement), from Proto-Indo-European 'pag-' (to fasten).
📝Usage Notes
Can be used both as a countable noun (e.g., 'peaces' in some contexts) and uncountable noun (e.g., 'peace' in general).