peace

CEFRA2

/ˈpiːs/

noun

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  1. 01

    noun

    A state without war, violence, or serious disagreement.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A feeling of tranquility, free from oppressive and unpleasant thoughts and emotions.

Examples

  • She was longing for some peace and privacy.

  • We are working in the interest of peace.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • [ˈpʰɪi̯s]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony. For instance, a state free from civil disturbance.

  2. Harmony in personal relations.

  3. A state free of war, in particular war between different countries.

More examples

In context

  • We should try to obtain peace.

  • Our lounge strives to maintain an environment of peace for the comfort of our customers.

  • The safety equipment will give me some peace of mind.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English pees, pes, pais, borrowed from Anglo-Norman peis and Old French pais (“peace”), from Latin pāx (“peace”), from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂ḱ- (“to fasten, stick, place”), related to Latin pacīscor (“agree, stipulate”), Latin pangō (“fasten, fix”); see pact. Doublet of pax. Displaced native Old English sibb and broadly ousted friþ (modern frith).