peacekeeper

[ pees-kee-per ]

noun

1. a person who maintains or restores peace and amity; mediator:

   Mother was the peacekeeper in our family.

2. a soldier, military force, etc., deployed to maintain or restore peace:

   American marines sent abroad as peacekeepers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of peacekeeper¹

First recorded in 1570–80; peace + keeper

Example Sentences

In a statement on Saturday, Unifil said the peacekeeper was injured at its headquarters in the southern city of Naquora on Friday night amid "ongoing military activity nearby", though added that it did not know the origin of the fire.

From BBC

Juson says her debut feature is informed by her being the child of a peacekeeper.”

From Salon

Deterrence can be an effective peacekeeper, but it’s unclear how effective, for how long, when it’s not bolstered by diplomatic and institutional guardrails.

From Slate

Passing sentence at Sheffield Crown Court, the judge heard how Beard served in the Royal Green Jackets between 1998 and 2003, and said he was surprised that he had become involved as he had been "on the receiving end" of public order incidents as a peacekeeper.

From BBC

It all leaves Sam in a situation where she’s not only a lone target for the pair’s “These kids today”-style ribbing, but also, by turns, a personal assistant, cook, advisor and peacekeeper.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• arbitrator
• conciliator
• diplomat
• mediator
• negotiator
• pacifist