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Definition peace in British English

peace noun

noun
/piːs/

▪ bring, keep, maintain, make, preserve, promote, restore, secure

1

a situation in which there is no war between countries or groups

Example

For many years the agreement maintained peace in Europe.

Example

The Camp David agreement brought peace between Israel and Egypt.

Example

Peace with Russia enabled German forces to fight in the west.

Example

the possibility of a lasting peace in the Balkans

Example

The UN Secretary General urged the two sides to make peace.

Synonyms and related words
armistice at peace balance of power
1.1

an agreement to end a war

Example

Fortunately, a peace satisfactory to both countries was soon negotiated.

Synonyms and related words
armistice at peace balance of power
1.2

relating to peace, or intended to bring or preserve peace

Example

a peace agreement/conference

Example

peace moves/talks/negotiations

Synonyms and related words
armistice at peace balance of power
2

a situation in which people are pleasant and do not cause trouble

Example

There won't be any peace until he gets what he wants.

Synonyms and related words
peace harmony privilege
3

a calm quiet situation in which you are not annoyed by noise or other people

Example

Can't I get a moment's peace around here?

Example

It's not the holiday to choose if you're looking for peace and quiet.

Example

A motorbike roared by, shattering their peace.

Example

He just wanted to read his newspaper in peace.

Example

You should leave the poor man in peace (=stay away from him).

Synonyms and related words
quiet peace lull
4

a state when you are calm and have no worries

Example

Buddhism teaches you how to achieve inner peace.

Example

With this type of insurance, you're buying peace of mind.

Synonyms and related words
calm ease equilibrium
5

an informal way of saying "Goodbye"

Example

Yeah, see you then, peace out.

Definition peace in British English

Related Words

Words related to peace:

at peace (phrase) breach of the peace (phrase) come in peace (phrase) disturb the peace (phrase) hold your peace (phrase) hot peace (noun) Justice of the Peace (noun) Justice of the Peace Court (noun) keep the peace (phrase) make (your) peace (with someone) (phrase) may someone rest in peace (phrase) peace (noun) peace dividend (noun) peace movement (noun) peace offering (noun) peace pipe (noun) peace process (noun) peace-loving (adjective) shatter the (phrase) sue for peace (phrase) the Peace Corps ()