Peacekeeper (Noun)
Meaning 1
The pistol of a law officer in the old West.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Someone who keeps peace; "she's the peacekeeper in that family".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
A member of a military force that is assigned (often with international sanction) to preserve peace in a trouble area.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The United Nations deployed a team of peacekeepers to the war-torn country to help restore order and stability.
- As a peacekeeper, Captain James was trained to remain impartial and avoid taking sides in the conflict.
- The international community praised the efforts of the peacekeepers who helped to broker a ceasefire between the warring factions.
- After completing her tour of duty as a peacekeeper, Lieutenant Thompson was awarded a medal for her bravery and dedication.
- The peacekeepers were authorized to use force only in self-defense or to protect civilians from harm.