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View synonyms for peacekeeper

peacekeeper

[ pees-kee-per ]

noun

  1. a person who maintains or restores peace and amity; mediator:

    Mother was the peacekeeper in our family.

  2. a soldier, military force, etc., deployed to maintain or restore peace:

    American marines sent abroad as peacekeepers.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of peacekeeper1

First recorded in 1570–80; peace + keeper

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Example Sentences

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“No one knew what authority they had,” says Kathryn Bolkovac, the Nebraska-cop-turned-U.N.-peacekeeper who inspired the film.

Peacekeeper commanders allegedly resisted measures to curb such abuses.

His Excellency's Peacekeeper turned to stay facing the dog but found himself turning his back on Peter.

I want our money-grubbing Peacekeeper to carry a message to His Excellency.

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