peacekeeping — the activity of preventing or ending war, especially by a neutral party
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the activity of preventing or ending war, especially by a neutral party
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpiːsˌkiːpɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 평화 유지, 평화 유지 활동
Korean pronunciation: 피스-키-핑 (강세: 피스)
Example Sentences
- The peacekeeping soldiers were surprised to find that the biggest threat wasn't the enemy, but the local mosquitoes.
- Peacekeeping efforts in the region have been successful in reducing violence.
- She decided to pursue a career in international peacekeeping after watching too many superhero movies.
peacekeeping
NOUN//ˈpiːsˌkiːpɪŋ//
the activity of preventing or ending war, especially by a neutral party
Preventing conflict between opposing forces
Peacekeeping requires careful bookkeeping, like gentle beekeeping
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🌳Etymology
Origin
'peace(평화)'와 'keeping(유지하다)'가 합쳐진 복합어로, 20세기 중반 국제기구의 등장과 함께 널리 사용되기 시작했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The peacekeeping soldiers were surprised to find that the biggest threat wasn't the enemy, but the local mosquitoes.”
“Peacekeeping efforts in the region have been successful in reducing violence.”
“She decided to pursue a career in international peacekeeping after watching too many superhero movies.”
“The peacekeeping budget requires careful management and international cooperation.”
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