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Meaning of PEACEKEEPING

Pronunciation:  p'eesk`eeping

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  the activity of keeping the peace by military forces (especially when international military forces enforce a truce between hostile groups or nations)
  2. [adj]  of or relating to the preservation of peace between hostile groups by international military forces; "a peacekeeping force"
 
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 Synonyms: peacekeeping operation
 
 See Also: military operation, operation

 

 

 

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