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   peace

   /piːs/

   noun

   • 1. freedom from disturbance; tranquillity: "he just wanted to drink a few beers in peace" Similar tranquillitycalmcalmnessrestfulnesspeace and quietpeacefulnessquietquietnessquietudesilencesoundlessnesshushnoiselessnessstillnessstillprivacyprivatenessseclusionsolitudeisolationretirementlack of disturbance/interruptionfreedom from interferenceOpposite noiseirritation
   • ▪ mental or emotional calm: "the peace of mind this insurance gives you" Similar serenitypeacefulnesstranquillityequanimitycalmcalmnesscomposureplacidityplacidnessrestreposeeasecomfortcontentmentcontentcontentednesssecurityblissjoynirvanaOpposite agitationdistress
   • 2. a state or period in which there is no war or a war has ended: "the Straits were to be open to warships in time of peace" Similar law and orderlawfulnessorderpeacefulnesspeaceablenessharmonyharmoniousnessaccordconcordamityamicablenessgoodwillfriendshipcordialitynon-aggressionnon-violenceceasefirerespitelullOpposite conflict
   • ▪ a treaty agreeing peace between warring states: "support for a negotiated peace" Similar treatytruceceasefirearmisticeend/cessation/suspension of hostilitiesmoratoriumagreementallianceconcordappeasementreconciliationOpposite war
   • ▪ the state of being free from civil disorder: "police action to restore peace" Similar law and orderlawfulnessorderpeacefulnesspeaceablenessharmonyharmoniousnessaccordconcordamityamicablenessgoodwillfriendshipcordialitynon-aggressionnon-violenceceasefirerespitelullOpposite conflict
   • ▪ the state of being free from dissension: "the 8.8 per cent offer promises peace with the union"
   • 3. a ceremonial handshake or kiss exchanged during a service in some Churches (now usually only in the Eucharist), symbolizing Christian love and unity.

   exclamation

   • 1. used as a friendly greeting. informal US
   • ▪ used to express good wishes on parting.
   • 2. used as an order to remain silent: archaic "peace, be still!"

   verb

   • 1. leave: informal US "I woke up at seven, thanked my host, and peaced out"

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

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › peacePeace Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PEACE is a state of tranquility or quiet. How to use peace in a sentence.

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   Synonyms for PEACE: peacefulness, stability, harmony, tranquillity, serenity, quiet, tranquility, calm; Antonyms of PEACE: war, conflict, strife, trouble, discord, contention, unrest, turmoil.

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   1. The absence of war or other hostilities. 2. An agreement or a treaty to end hostilities: negotiated the peace. 3. Freedom from quarrels and disagreement; harmonious relations: roommates living in peace with each other. 4. Public security and order: was arrested for disturbing the peace. 5. Inner contentment; serenity: peace of mind. interj.

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   Peace is a stress-free state of security and calmness that comes when there’s no fighting or war, everything coexisting in perfect harmony and freedom. In our war-torn world, it seems like there’s not nearly enough peace.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPEACE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PEACE definition: 1. freedom from war and violence, especially when people live and work together happily without…. Learn more.

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   noun. the nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world. Often Peace. an agreement or treaty between warring or antagonistic nations, groups, etc., to end hostilities and abstain from further fighting or antagonism: the Peace of Ryswick. Synonyms: accord, pact, truce, armistice.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPEACE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   peace. (piːs) 1.uncountable noun [usually NOUN noun] B2. If countries or groups involved in a war or violent conflict are discussing peace, they are talking to each other in order to try to end the conflict. Peace talks broke up without agreement last week. Leaders of some rival factions signed a peace agreement last week.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpeace noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   peace. [uncountable, singular] a situation or a period of time in which there is no war or violence in a country or an area. in peace The two communities live together in peace. at peace The countries have been at peace for more than a century.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPEACE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    PEACE definition: 1. a situation in which there is no war, violence, or arguing: 2. quiet and calm: 3. a feeling…. Learn more.

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    PEACE meaning: 1 : a state in which there is no war or fighting; 2 : an agreement to end a war often used before another noun