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peacekeeping

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈpiːskiːpɪŋ

Definitions

  1. The act of preserving peace, specifically between hostile groups or states, especially by a sanctioned military force.
    uncountable, usually
  2. (for example) a peacekeeping force.
    uncountable, usually

Equivalents

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Examples

“Peacekeeping is one of the things that the United Nations, for all its foibles, does well.”

CEFR level

C2
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This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

Peaceless peacelessness Peacemaker Peacemaking peacemonger peacemongering

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