noun

peacekeeper

Peacekeeper (noun) means a soldier or member of a military force sent to keep peace in a conflict area, often under international authority. Example: “UN peacekeepers were deployed to monitor the ceasefire.”

noun

A soldier or member of a military force sent to keep peace in a conflict area, often under international authority.

"UN peacekeepers were deployed to monitor the ceasefire."

"The peacekeepers set up a buffer zone between the two sides."

How to use peacekeeper

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone, often a soldier, whose job is to maintain peace in a troubled region.

Common pairings

UN peacekeepers peacekeeper force deploy peacekeepers

Word forms

peacekeepers plural

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Etymology

A straightforward compound of peace + keeper.

Rhymes for peacekeeper

leper keeper peeper beeper sweeper sleeper creeper steeper beekeeper innkeeper zookeeper goalkeeper

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Frequently asked questions

What does “peacekeeper” mean?

The word “peacekeeper” means a soldier or member of a military force sent to keep peace in a conflict area, often under international authority. In plain terms, someone, often a soldier, whose job is to maintain peace in a troubled region.

How do you use “peacekeeper” in a sentence?

Here is “peacekeeper” used in a sentence: “UN peacekeepers were deployed to monitor the ceasefire.”

What part of speech is “peacekeeper”?

“Peacekeeper” is a noun.

What is the meaning of peacekeeper?

"peacekeeper" (noun) means a soldier or member of a military force sent to keep peace in a conflict area, often under international authority.