peacekeeping

== English == === Etymology === From peace +‎ keeping, after keep the peace. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈpiːskiːpɪŋ/ === Noun === peacekeeping (usually uncountable, plural peacekeepings) The act of preserving peace, specifically between hostile groups or states, especially by a sanctioned military force. [from 17th c.] (as a noun modifier) (for example) a peacekeeping force. ==== Related terms ==== peacekeeper ==== Translations ====