peace
Americannoun
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the nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
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Often Peace an agreement or treaty between warring or antagonistic nations, groups, etc., to end hostilities and abstain from further fighting or antagonism.
the Peace of Ryswick.
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a state of mutual harmony between people or groups, especially in personal relations.
Try to live in peace with your neighbors.
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the normal freedom from civil commotion and violence of a community; public order and security.
He was arrested for being drunk and disturbing the peace.
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cessation of or freedom from any strife or dissension.
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freedom of the mind from annoyance, distraction, anxiety, an obsession, etc.; tranquility; serenity.
Has therapy helped you find the peace you’ve been looking for?
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a state of tranquility or serenity.
May he rest in peace.
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a state or condition conducive to, proceeding from, or characterized by tranquility.
the peace of a mountain resort.
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The cawing of a crow broke the afternoon's peace.
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Peace, a comedy (421 b.c.) by Aristophanes.
interjection
verb (used without object)
idioms
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make one's peace with, to become reconciled with.
He repaired the fence he had broken and made his peace with the neighbor on whose property it stood.
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at peace,
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in a state or relationship of nonbelligerence or concord; not at war.
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untroubled; tranquil; content.
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deceased.
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keep the peace, to maintain order; cause to refrain from creating a disturbance.
Several officers of the law were on hand to keep the peace.
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make peace, to ask for or arrange a cessation of hostilities or antagonism.
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hold / keep one's peace, to refrain from or cease speaking; keep silent.
Can you please just hold your peace until I'm done talking?
noun
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the state existing during the absence of war
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( as modifier )
peace negotiations
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(modifier) denoting a person or thing symbolizing support for international peace
peace women
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(often capital) a treaty marking the end of a war
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a state of harmony between people or groups; freedom from strife
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law and order within a state; absence of violence or other disturbance
a breach of the peace
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absence of mental anxiety (often in the phrase peace of mind )
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a state of stillness, silence, or serenity
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in a state of harmony or friendship
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in a state of serenity
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dead
the old lady is at peace now
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to keep silent
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to maintain or refrain from disturbing law and order
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to become reconciled with
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to bring hostilities to an end
verb
Other Word Forms
- nonpeace noun
- peaceless adjective
- peacelessness noun
- peacelike adjective
- self-peace noun
- semipeace noun
Etymology
Origin of peace
First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English pes, pese, pece, from Anglo-French pe(e)s, pes and Old French pais, paix, pes, from Latin pāc-, stem of pax “peace, peace treaty, amity”; pact
Example Sentences
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“This is not a show. We are talking about war and peace and the lives of men and women,” Macron said.
From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026
Unlocking the strait promises to be the next phase of the war, either through a negotiated peace agreement or a military operation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Could the rally reignite if peace returns to the Persian Gulf?
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
The price of oil remains elevated, despite peace talk reports, which suggests that issues around the control of the Strait of Hormuz remain murky at best.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
She helped the jackalope royal family keep peace in their lands.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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