Peacekeeping Definition

peacekeeping
adjective
  1. of or relating to the preservation of peace between hostile groups by international military forces; "a peacekeeping force"
noun
  1. the activity of keeping the peace by military forces (especially when international military forces enforce a truce between hostile groups or nations)

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