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peace building

UK
/ˈpiːs ˌbɪl.dɪŋ/
US
/ˈpis ˌbɪl.dɪŋ/

Translations

peace-buildingnoun

peace building

UK
/ˈpiːs ˌbɪl.dɪŋ/
US
/ˈpis ˌbɪl.dɪŋ/
Usually uncountable; refers to the process or practice of creating lasting peace, especially after conflict.
consolidation de la paixTerme de relations internationales et de sciences politiques.
The organization supports peace-building in post-war regions.
L’organisation soutient la consolidation de la paix dans les régions d’après-guerre.
Synonyms
peacemaking
peacebuilding
bridge-building
rehabilitation
peacekeeping
mediation
conciliation
stabilization
post-conflict reconstruction
reconciliation
conflict resolution
nation-building
Antonyms
conflict escalation
hostilities
conflict
war
warmongering
war-making
peace-buildinggerund / present participle

peace building

Used attributively to describe actions, measures, institutions, etc. connected with the process of creating peace; non-gradable.
de consolidation de la paixEmployé surtout comme complément du nom dans le registre politico-diplomatique.
The government announced a peace-building initiative.
Le gouvernement a annoncé une initiative de consolidation de la paix.
Synonyms
conflict-transforming
reconciliation-focused
reconciliatory
conflict-mitigating
conflict-resolving
stabilizing
pacifying
reconciling
conciliating
peacekeeping
peace-restoring
peace-enhancing
peace-promoting
peacemaking
Antonyms
peace-destroying
peace-undermining
conflict-inciting
conflict-exacerbating
war-mongering
war-making
violence-promoting

Definitions

peace-buildingnoun
the process or practice of creating peace and stability, especially after conflict
The organization supports peace-building in post-war regions.
peace-buildinggerund / present participle
relating to the process of creating peace and stability
The government announced a peace-building initiative.
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