English Explanatory Dictionary

peacekeeper

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One that preserves the peace.
  2. A member of a military force charged with peacekeeping duties in a troublespot.
  3. An officer of the peace (police officer) in a force run by a Canadian aboriginal community.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-peacekeeper.wav

Word forms

peacekeeper peacekeepers

Etymology

From peace + keeper.

Derived words

beachkeeper
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