Peacekeeping
/pˈiˌskipɪŋ/
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Definition
(noun) The act of preserving peace, specifically between hostile groups or states, especially by a sanctioned military force.
Sentence Examples
The UN needs to send a peacekeeping force to Western Sahara.
Bangladesh has consistently made large contributions to United Nations peacekeeping operations.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The United Nations deployed a ____ force to the region to monitor the fragile ceasefire agreement.