noun
peace
PEES
noun
1
A state of calm with no war, fighting, or serious conflict.
"The two countries finally signed a peace treaty after years of war."
"Villagers hoped the ceasefire would bring lasting peace."
2
A personal sense of calm, free from worry or inner conflict.
"Meditation gives her a sense of peace after a stressful day."
intj
1
Used to tell someone to be quiet, or as a casual way of saying goodbye.
""Peace, everyone!" he said, waving as he left the party."
How to Use Peace
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe absence of war or conflict, or a calm, untroubled state of mind.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "piece" (a part of something) — they sound identical but mean completely different things.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
make peace
keep the peace
peace of mind
peace talks
live in peace
Word Forms
peaced past tense, peaces plural, Peaces plural, peaces singular
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Etymology
From Old French pais/paix, ultimately from Latin pax ("peace") — the same root that gives us "pact" and "pacify".