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

• peacekeeper
  noun

Etymology

Origin of peacekeeping

First recorded in 1960–65; peace + keeping

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

peacekeeping

The United States meanwhile voiced frustration that its preferred candidate, Italian diplomat Antonio Zanardi Landi, failed to garner consensus, and threatened to walk away from the peacekeeping body.

From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026

The organization runs different budgets for its regular operations and its more costly peacekeeping endeavors, while the specialized agencies handle their own money and bureaucracies.

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

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

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone