Peacekeeping: meaning, definitions and examples

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peacekeeping

[ ˈpiːsˌkiːpɪŋ ]

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international relations

Peacekeeping is the active maintenance of a truce between nations or groups, carried out by international military forces or unarmed observers. Peacekeeping missions aim to prevent the outbreak or resumption of conflict, protect civilians, and facilitate the political process.

Synonyms

conflict prevention, peace enforcement, peacebuilding

Examples of usage

United Nations peacekeeping forces were deployed to the region to monitor the ceasefire.
The peacekeeping operation helped stabilize the situation and prevent further violence.

Translations

Translations of the word "peacekeeping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 manutenção da paz

🇮🇳 शांति स्थापना

🇩🇪 Friedenssicherung

🇮🇩 penjagaan perdamaian

🇺🇦 миротворча діяльність

🇵🇱 utrzymanie pokoju

🇯🇵 平和維持活動

🇫🇷 maintien de la paix

🇪🇸 mantenimiento de la paz

🇹🇷 barışı koruma

🇰🇷 평화유지

🇸🇦 حفظ السلام

🇨🇿 udržování míru

🇸🇰 udržiavanie mieru

🇨🇳 维和

🇸🇮 ohranjanje miru

🇮🇸 friðargæsla

🇰🇿 бейбітшілікті сақтау

🇬🇪 მშვიდობის შენარჩუნება

🇦🇿 sülhməramlılıq

🇲🇽 mantenimiento de la paz

Word origin

The concept of peacekeeping dates back to the early 20th century, with the League of Nations setting the stage for future peacekeeping operations. The modern form of peacekeeping, as we know it today, emerged after World War II with the establishment of the United Nations. Over the years, peacekeeping has evolved to address complex conflicts and humanitarian crises around the world.