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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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   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.

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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.

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   Peace means societal friendship and harmony in the absence of hostility and violence. In a social sense, peace is commonly used to mean a lack of conflict (such as war) and freedom from fear of violence between individuals or groups.

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   Learn the meaning of peace as a noun in English, with synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and usage examples. Peace can mean freedom from war and violence, or calm and quiet, depending on the context.

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   Peace definition: the nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.. See examples of PEACE used in a sentence.

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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.