noun
definition
The act of preserving peace, specifically between hostile groups or states, especially by a sanctioned military force.
definition
(as a noun modifier) (for example) a peacekeeping force.
Examples of peacekeeping in a Sentence
A diplomat by nature, he had long served in the peacekeeping capacity among his brothers, before he was rendered dead-dead seven months before.
Mobility aircraft carry troops and equipment into battle, transport peacekeeping forces and humanitarian relief, and refuel other military aircraft in flight.
They are a peacekeeping order, dedicated to protecting and using the "light side" of the Force.
Peacekeeping forces are interposed between two or more belligerents.
The perception of impartiality is important for the protection of the peacekeeping force.
Since 1988 the UN has established four successive peacekeeping missions, but has terminated them all.
The Bundeswehr needs the base in Termez for the peacekeeping operation in Afghanistan.
The peacekeeping troops of the African Union had promised to protect these camps last autumn.
The island has remained partitioned ever since and UN peacekeeping forces maintain a truce between the two sides.
We are also working to improve the performance of international peace support operations, such as UN peacekeeping.