peacekeeping

noun

peace·​keep·​ing ˈpēs-ˌkē-piŋ 

: the preserving of peace

especially : international enforcement and supervision of a truce between hostile states or communities

peacekeeper

ˈpēs-ˌkē-pər 

noun

Examples of peacekeeping in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Waltz said Washington wants to see a more focused institution centered on conflict prevention and peacekeeping, with less reliance on traditional aid frameworks. —Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026

In recent weeks, Minneapolis police officers, tasked with crowd control and peacekeeping efforts, have been caught in the crossfire of violent clashes between protesters and federal agents. —Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026

Plans for an international peacekeeping force meant to provide security in Gaza are also beginning to take shape. —Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026

Plans for an international peacekeeping force meant to provide security in Gaza are also beginning to take shape. —Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for peacekeeping

• recordkeeping
• beekeeping
• bookkeeping
• gatekeeping
• housekeeping
• safekeeping
• timekeeping
• beeping
• creeping
• heaping
• keeping
• leaping

Kids Definition

peacekeeping

noun

peace·​keep·​ing ˈpē-ˌskē-piŋ 

: the enforcing of a truce between countries or groups by an international military force