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peace

/piːs/

/pis/

peace building

Translations

peacenoun

peaces

мир

After years of conflict, the two countries finally signed a peace treaty.

После многих лет конфликта две страны наконец подписали мирный договор.

покой

She found peace in the quiet of the countryside.

Она нашла покой в тишине сельской местности.

Additional translations

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Antonyms

peaceadjective

/piːs/

/pis/

Attributive use (e.g., “peace talks”)—functions like an adjective though morphologically a noun.

peaceinterjection

Used in modern English as a salutation/farewell and as an imperative call for calm or silence.

Synonyms

Hold it!

Settle down!

Calm down!

Pipe down!

Definitions

peacenoun

A state of tranquility or quiet, especially as it relates to the absence of war or conflict.

After the ceasefire, the region finally experienced peace for the first time in years.

A state of mental calm and serenity, free from stress or anxiety.

Meditation helps her find peace amidst the chaos of daily life.

A treaty or agreement to end hostilities between warring parties.

The leaders signed a peace that would end the decade-long war.

A period of time characterized by the absence of war or conflict.

The nation enjoyed a long peace after the treaty was signed.

Public order and safety; a state in which civil authorities maintain calm and lawfulness.

Extra officers were called in to keep the peace during the demonstration.

peaceadjective

Relating to, characterized by, or intended to promote peace; peaceful.

Diplomats resumed the peace talks after a brief interruption.

peaceinterjection

Used as a greeting or farewell expressing goodwill or solidarity.

"See you tomorrow—peace!" he said, waving good-bye.

Used imperatively to demand silence or calm.

"Peace!" shouted the teacher, quieting the noisy class.