peacebuilding

American  

[pees-bil-ding] / ˈpisˌbɪl dɪŋ /

Also peace-building,

noun

1. an approach to humanitarian aid work with a primary focus on reducing or preventing violent conflict by building and supporting stable political and cultural institutions (often used attributively).

   The organization promotes peacebuilding as a way to resolve injustice in nonviolent ways.

   Our hope is that more governments will deploy peacebuilding approaches and resources when responding to conflict.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• peacebuilder
  noun

Etymology

Origin of peacebuilding

First recorded in 1905–10; peace ( def. ) + building ( def. )

Example Sentences

Concerning Gaza, the timing of the meeting is "very significant", said Gershon Baskin, the co-head of peacebuilding commission the Alliance for Two States, who has taken part in back-channel negotiations with Hamas.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

Researchers warn that this gap could directly impact Australia's humanitarian response by challenging the effectiveness of its economic aid, peacebuilding, and climate adaptation efforts.

From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2024

Topher L. McDougal is a professor of economic development and peacebuilding at the University of San Diego.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2024

Trevor Samuel John Douglas, general manager at Belfast Cathedral - for services to peacebuilding and to the community in Northern Ireland.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2023

One way we as a country could celebrate today’s International Day of Peace is to fully fund peacebuilding programs like the Complex Crises Fund, Atrocities Prevention and Reconciliation programs.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 20, 2023