peacekeeping (adj.)

  1. of or relating to the preservation of peace between hostile groups by international military forces; a peacekeeping force'

    peacekeeping (n.)

  1. the activity of keeping the peace by military forces (especially when international military forces enforce a truce between hostile groups or nations)

    [ Syn: peacekeeping mission , peacekeeping operation ]

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