peacekeeping
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peace·keep·ing

noun \ˈpēs-ˌkē-piŋ\

Definition of PEACEKEEPING

: the preserving of peace; especially : international enforcement and supervision of a truce between hostile states or communities
peace·keep·er \-pər\ noun

First Known Use of PEACEKEEPING

1910

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