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

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From Digiday

“No one knew what authority they had,” says Kathryn Bolkovac, the Nebraska-cop-turned-U.N.-peacekeeper who inspired the film.

From The Daily Beast

Peacekeeper commanders allegedly resisted measures to curb such abuses.

From The Daily Beast

His Excellency's Peacekeeper turned to stay facing the dog but found himself turning his back on Peter.

From Project Gutenberg

I want our money-grubbing Peacekeeper to carry a message to His Excellency.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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