peacekeeper
peacekeeper Lexical Profile
peacekeeper Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A member of a military, police, or civilian force assigned to monitor and maintain a truce or stable conditions in an area of conflict, especially under the authority of an international organization such as the United Nations.
"Each international peacekeeper was trained in conflict de-escalation and humanitarian aid distribution before deployment."
A person who prevents or resolves arguments, disputes, or hostility among others.
"As the middle sibling, she often acted as the family peacekeeper whenever disagreements arose at the dinner table."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the 19th century as a compound of 'peace' and 'keeper'; its modern sense referring to international forces maintaining a truce became widespread following the establishment of United Nations peacekeeping operations in the late 1940s.