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  16. Carthaginian peace
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  30. Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park

1peace

noun \ˈpēs\

Definition of PEACE

1
: a state of tranquillity or quiet: as
a : freedom from civil disturbance
b : a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom <a breach of the peace>
2
: freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
3
: harmony in personal relations
4
a : a state or period of mutual concord between governments
b : a pact or agreement to end hostilities between those who have been at war or in a state of enmity
5
—used interjectionally to ask for silence or calm or as a greeting or farewell
— at peace
: in a state of concord or tranquillity
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Examples of PEACE

  1. After many years of war, people on both sides were longing for peace.
  2. We said a prayer for world peace.
  3. He tried to negotiate a peace between the warring countries.
  4. There was a peace of 50 years before war broke out again.
  5. Peace and order were finally restored in the town.
  6. After years of therapy, he has finally achieved an inner peace.
  7. He is searching for inner peace.
  8. Insurance can provide you with peace of mind.
  9. The problem was settled and his mind was at peace.
  10. They are at peace with each other.

Origin of PEACE

Middle English pees, from Anglo-French pes, pees, from Latin pac-, pax; akin to Latin pacisci to agree — more at pact
First Known Use: 12th century

Related to PEACE

Synonyms
peacefulness
Antonyms
war

Other Government and Politics Terms

agent provocateur, agitprop, autarky, cabal, egalitarianism, federalism, hegemony, plenipotentiary, popular sovereignty, socialism

Rhymes with PEACE

cease, crease, fleece, grease, Greece, kris, lease, Nice, niece, piece

2peace

intransitive verb

Definition of PEACE

obsolete
: to be, become, or keep silent or quiet

First Known Use of PEACE

14th century

Peace

geographical name \ˈpēs\

Definition of PEACE

river 1195 miles (1923 kilometers) W Canada flowing E & NE in N British Columbia & N Alberta into Slave River — see finlay

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