- [uncountable, singular] a situation or a period of time in which there is no war or violence in a country or an area
- world peace
- in peace The two communities live together in peace.
- at peace The countries have been at peace for more than a century.
- peace talks/negotiations
- the peace process
- a peace treaty/accord/agreement/deal
- peace between A and B The negotiators are trying to make peace between the warring factions.
- The fragile peace between North and South is threatened.
- He is critical of US efforts to restore peace to the country.
- to bring/promote/achieve/ensure peace
- A UN force has been sent to keep the peace (= to prevent people from fighting).
- After years of war, the people long for a lasting peace.
- the peace movement (= that tries to prevent war by protesting, persuading politicians, etc.)
- the Peace of Utrecht, 1713 (= the agreement ending the war)
Homophones peace | piecepeace piece/piːs//piːs/- peace noun
- Hopes for peace between the two nations are fading.
- piece noun
- Here's an interesting piece of information.
Collocations War and peaceWar and peaceStarting a war- declare/make/wage war (on somebody/something)
- go to war (against/with somebody)
- cause/spark/provoke/foment/quell unrest
- incite/lead/crush/suppress a revolt/rebellion
- launch/mount/carry out a surprise/terrorist attack
- prevent/halt/represent an escalation of the conflict
- be torn apart by/be on the brink of civil war
- enter/invade/occupy somebody’s territory
- lead/launch/resist/repel an invasion
- adopt/develop/implement/pursue a military strategy
- carry out/execute/perform military operations/manoeuvres
- send/deploy/station/pull back/withdraw troops
- go on/fly/carry out a reconnaissance/rescue mission
- train/equip/deploy army/military/combat units
- lead/launch/conduct a raid/a surprise attack/an (air/airborne/amphibious) assault (on somebody)
- employ/use guerrilla tactics
- conduct/wage biological/guerrilla warfare
- fight/crush/defeat the rebels/the insurgency
- suffer/inflict a crushing defeat
- achieve/win a decisive victory
- halt/stop the British/German/Russian advance
- order/force a retreat
- join/serve in the army/navy/air force
- be/go/remain/serve on active duty
- serve/complete/return from a tour of duty
- be sent to the front (line)
- attack/strike/engage/defeat/kill/destroy the enemy
- see/report/be engaged in heavy fighting
- call for/be met with armed resistance
- come under heavy/machine-gun/mortar fire
- fire a machine-gun/mortar shells/rockets (at somebody/something)
- shoot a rifle/a pistol/bullets/missiles
- launch/fire a cruise/ballistic/anti-tank missile
- use biological/chemical/nuclear weapons
- inflict/suffer/sustain heavy losses/casualties
- be hit/killed by enemy/friendly/artillery fire
- become/be held as a prisoner of war
- harm/kill/target/protect innocent/unarmed civilians
- cause/avoid/limit/minimize civilian casualties/collateral damage
- impose/enforce/lift a curfew
- engage in/be a victim of ethnic cleansing
- be sent to an internment/a concentration camp
- accept/house/resettle refugees fleeing from war
- fear/threaten military/violent reprisals
- commit/be accused of war crimes/crimes against humanity/genocide
- make/bring/win/achieve/maintain/promote peace
- call for/negotiate/broker/declare a ceasefire/a temporary truce
- sign a ceasefire agreement
- call for/bring/put an end to hostilities
- demand/negotiate/accept the surrender of somebody/something
- establish/send (in) a peacekeeping force
- negotiate/conclude/ratify/sign/accept/reject/break/violate a peace treaty
Extra ExamplesTopics War and conflicta2- An uneasy peace prevailed in the first days of the ceasefire.
- The country is in a state of relative peace after ten years of fighting.
- His country's actions threaten peace in the region.
- The UN has resumed its efforts to broker peace.
- An uneasy peace settled over the region.
- The regime fell and peace reigned once more.
- Any hopes of peace between the two nations seem to have faded.
- The president is visiting the country on a peace mission.
- Over 20 heads of state attended the peace talks.
- Peace protesters came out in force for the biggest demonstration ever.
- The peace movement grew in strength during the Cold War years.
- Ironically the peace settlement was the cause of much future conflict.
- Their efforts to bring about a peace accord soon failed.
- He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Obviously world peace is our ultimate goal.
- They prayed for peace on earth.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- durable
- lasting
- permanent
- …
- bring (about)
- establish
- make
- …
- come
- prevail
- reign
- …
- conference
- congress
- negotiations
- …
- at peace (with)
- peace between
- [uncountable] the state of being calm or quiet
- She lay back and enjoyed the peace of the summer evening.
- I would work better if I had some peace and quiet.
- I need to check that she is all right, just for my own peace of mind (= so that I do not have to worry).
- at peace with yourself He never really felt at peace with himself.
- at peace I felt calm and at peace.
- Her father is at peace (= dead) now.
- (law) They were charged with disturbing the peace (= behaving in a noisy and violent way).
- in peace He just wants to be left in peace (= not to be disturbed).
Extra Examples- Go away and leave me in peace!
- He was enjoying the peace of his study.
- Peace descended once more on the little town.
- She finally found inner peace and happiness.
- The island is a haven of peace and tranquillity.
- The peace of the afternoon was suddenly shattered by a police siren.
- She stopped shouting and peace reigned supreme once again.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- inner
- perfect
- eternal
- …
- find
- seek
- enjoy
- …
- reign
- descend on something
- settle over something
- …
- at peace
- at peace with
- in peace
- …
- peace and quiet
- peace and tranquillity
- peace of mind
- …
- [uncountable] the state of living in friendship with somebody without arguing
- in peace with somebody They simply can't seem to live in peace with each other.
- in peace They live together in peace despite their differences.
- at peace with somebody/something She felt at peace with the world.
Which Word? peace / peacefulnesspeace / peacefulness- The noun peace can be used to talk about a peaceful state or situation:
- world peace
- I just need some peace and quiet.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- inner
- perfect
- eternal
- …
- find
- seek
- enjoy
- …
- reign
- descend on something
- settle over something
- …
- at peace
- at peace with
- in peace
- …
- peace and quiet
- peace and tranquillity
- peace of mind
- …
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French pais, from Latin pax, pac- ‘peace’.
Idioms
See peace in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee peace in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic Englishhold your peace/tongue
- (old-fashioned) to say nothing although you would like to give your opinionTopics Opinion and argumentc2
make (your) peace with somebody
- to end an argument with somebody, usually by saying you are sorry
- He made peace with his brother when their father was dying.
(there’s) no peace/rest for the wicked
- (usually humorous) used when somebody is complaining that they have a lot of work to do
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