peacekeeping

American  

[pees-kee-ping] / ˈpisˌki pɪŋ /

noun

1. the maintenance of international peace and security by the deployment of military forces in a particular area.

   the United Nations' efforts toward peacekeeping.

2. an instance of this.

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adjective

1. for or pertaining to peacekeeping.

   peacekeeping forces.

peacekeeping British  

/ ˈpiːsˌkiːpɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. the maintenance of peace, esp the prevention of further fighting between hostile forces in an area

   2. ( as modifier )

      a UN peacekeeping force

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• peacekeeper
  noun

Etymology

Origin of peacekeeping

First recorded in 1960–65; peace + keeping

Example Sentences

U.S. funding remains uncertain; China paid $844 million for peacekeeping in May 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

This is because the durable enforcement of a deal would require European peacekeeping forces, and both Russia and Ukraine would most likely seek to reconstitute their military capabilities and rearm in any case.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

The Royal Family posted on X about Anzac Day, "which honours the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations."

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Despite a furious bout of calls to government officials, the Lebanese army and U.N. peacekeeping troops, permission for the Red Cross to advance didn’t come.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Captain Smith tells them we are thankful for their message, and for their peacekeeping efforts.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone