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peacekeeper
/ˈpisˌkipɚ/
person who maintains peace
The United Nations sent peacekeepers to monitor the ceasefire.
The UN deployed personnel to ensure the peace agreement was followed.
formal
A person or group whose role is to maintain or restore peace, especially in conflict zones.
The peacekeepers patrolled the border to prevent further clashes.
The peacekeeping personnel monitored the area to avoid violence.
She served as a peacekeeper in the disputed region for two years.
She worked in the conflict area to help stabilize the situation.
Often refers to military or civilian personnel deployed by international organizations like the UN.
Collocations
peacekeeping missiona UN or international operation to maintain peacepeacekeeping forcemilitary personnel assigned to peacekeeping dutiesUN peacekeepersUN personnel involved in peacekeeping operations
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Collocation focus
Remember common collocations like 'peacekeeping mission' or 'UN peacekeepers' to sound more natural in formal contexts.
Gold Rule
Context matters
Use 'peacekeeper' only in formal or political contexts. For personal settings, prefer 'peacemaker' or 'mediator'.
Word Origin
From 'peace' (Old English 'pēace', from Latin 'pax') + 'keeper' (Old English 'cepan', meaning 'to take care of'). First recorded in the late 19th century, but gained prominence after World War II with the establishment of UN peacekeeping operations.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in political or military contexts. Avoid using for informal situations unless referring to metaphorical 'keeping peace' in personal or social settings.
Word Breakdown
peace
state of freedom from disturbance or conflict
rootkeeper
one who guards or maintains something
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