PEACEKEEPING Definition & Meaning

peacekeeping

[ pees-kee-ping ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the maintenance of international peace and security by the deployment of military forces in a particular area:
the United Nations' efforts toward peacekeeping.
an instance of this.

adjective

for or pertaining to peacekeeping:
peacekeeping forces.

peacekeeping

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noun

1. the maintenance of peace, esp the prevention of further fighting between hostile forces in an area
2. ( as modifier )
  a UN peacekeeping force

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Derived Forms

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of peacekeeping¹

First recorded in 1960–65; peace + keeping

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The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon, Unifil, said it was "alarmed by the possible escalation of violence", urging both Israel and Lebanon to "uphold their commitments".

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The potential deployment of troops should be described as a "reassurance force" rather than a "peacekeeping force", defence and diplomatic sources say.

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The potential Western troop deployment to Ukraine being discussed in London should be described as a "reassurance force" rather than a "peacekeeping force", defence and diplomatic sources say.

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Plans for a Western-led peacekeeping force for Ukraine are said to be moving to an operational phase.

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Although 15 Western countries have tentatively offered peacekeeping troops, they would only come in the event of a final peace deal, not a ceasefire.

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