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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’.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word peace, from a state of tranquility or quiet to a pact or agreement to end hostilities. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of peace.

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

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   freedom from war and violence, especially when people live and work together happily without disagreements: peace talks / proposals. a peace conference / initiative. Now that the war is over may there be a lasting peace between our nations. Peace lasted in Europe for just over 20 years after 1918 before war broke out again.

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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. However peace can be big and small, seen in entire countries or brief moments.

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

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word peace in English, from the absence of war or conflict to the state of harmony or serenity. See synonyms, examples, pronunciation, and related terms.

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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.

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

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

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   Peace is the absence of war or hostility, or a state of harmony and serenity. Learn the different meanings, idioms, and expressions of peace from various sources and dictionaries.