Peace I War Piːs People Live State World

• war and peace
• peace talks/negotiations
• the negotiators are trying to make peace between the warring factions.
• a un force has been sent to keep the peace (= to prevent people from fighting).

peace

1. a situation or a period of time in which there is no war or violence in a country or an area
• war and peace
• peace talks/negotiations
• The negotiators are trying to make peace between the warring factions.
• 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 of Utrecht, 1713 (= the agreement ending the war)
• The two communities live together in peace.
• The countries have been at peace for more than a century.
• the peace movement (= that tries to prevent war by protesting, persuading politicians, etc.)
2. 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.
• He just wants to be left in peace (= not to be disturbed).
• I need to check that she is all right, just for my own peace of mind (= so that I do not have to worry).
• He never felt really at peace with himself.
• They were charged with disturbing the peace(= behaving in a noisy and violent way).
3. the state of living in friendship with somebody without arguing
• see also breach
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/breach_1
• They simply can't seem to live in peace with each other.
• She felt at peace with the world.
• world peace
• I just need some peace and quiet.
4. to say nothing although you would like to give your opinion
5. to end an argument with somebody, usually by saying you are sorry
• He made peace with his brother when their father was dying.
6. used when somebody is complaining that they have a lot of work to do

Extra Examples

• Although the two countries were officially at peace, fighting continued.
• An uneasy peace prevailed in the first days of the ceasefire.
• England finally made peace with France.
• For the first time in months, she felt calm and at peace with the world.
• Go away and leave me in peace!
• He was enjoying the peace of his study.
• Her father is at peace now.
• Her father is at peace= dead now.
• His country’s actions threaten peace in the region.
• Peace descended once more on the little town.
• She finally found inner peace and happiness.
• She stopped shouting, and peace reigned supreme once again.
• The Greeks hid inside a wooden horse left as a peace offering.
• The UN has resumed its efforts to broker peace.
• The computer comes with a three-year guarantee for peace of mind.
• The country is in a state of relative peace after ten years of fighting.
• The island is a haven of peace and tranquillity.
• The peace of the afternoon was suddenly shattered by a police siren.
• The president is visiting the country on a peace mission.
• This must not be allowed to hold up the peace process.
• UN troops are trying to keep the peace in the region.
• We aim to promote world peace by encouraging links between nations.
• a scene in the movie where Harry tries to make peace with his mother
• obstacles in the way of world peace
• peace between the warring factions in the area
• to live in peace and harmony
• After years of war, the people longed for a lasting peace.
• An uneasy peace settled over the region.
• Any hopes of peace between the two nations seem to have faded.
• England and France were once again at peace with each other.
• He just wants to be left in peace.
• He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
• I need to check that she is all right, just for my own peace of mind.
• I would work better if I had some peace and quiet.
• Ironically the peace settlement was the cause of much future conflict.
• Obviously world peace is our ultimate goal.
• Over 20 heads of state attended the peace talks.
• Peace finally returned to the city streets.
• Peace protesters came out in force for the biggest demonstration ever.
• She was sent on a secret peace mission to her home country.
• The peace movement grew in strength during the Cold War years.
• The regime fell and peace reigned once more.
• The two communities now live together in peace.
• Their efforts to bring about a peace accord soon failed.
• They prayed for peace on earth.
• They were charged with disturbing the peace.
• Troops were brought in to keep the peace.
• UN peace-keeping forces were sent to the area.
• We have lived in a time of peace for several decades.

Word Origin

• Middle English: from Old French pais, from Latin pax, pac- ‘peace’.