peacekeeper
gb/pˈiskˌipɚ/ us/pˈiskˌipɚ/
B2
English
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Noun
B2
role
1
member of a peacekeeping force
a soldier or official sent to a conflict area to help stop fighting and keep people safe
Usage pattern:
[organization/country] peacekeeper; peacekeepers in [place]
Common mistake:
Do not confuse a peacekeeper with a pacifist; a peacekeeper may be armed and may work as part of a military mission.
Synonyms
peacekeeping soldier (more explicit; emphasizes the military role)
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peacekeeping officer (can include police or security personnel, not only soldiers)
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observer (may monitor a ceasefire but often has a less active role)
Antonyms
combatant (someone who actively fights in a conflict)
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belligerent (a party or person engaged in war or hostile action)
Collocations
UN peacekeeper
|international peacekeeper
|armed peacekeeper
|peacekeepers patrol
|deploy peacekeepers
|send peacekeepers
|peacekeeper mission
|peacekeeper force
|peacekeepers on the ground
Themes
military
|international_relations
|conflict
|security
Examples
- UN peacekeepers were deployed to monitor the ceasefire.
- Several peacekeepers were injured while protecting a convoy of civilians.
- The government asked for more international peacekeepers to help stabilize the region.
Learner examples
- Peacekeepers arrived after the fighting stopped.
- The UN sent peacekeepers to the area.
Noun
B2
role
2
person who calms disputes
someone who helps other people stop arguing and get along
Usage pattern:
the peacekeeper in [a group/family]; act/play peacekeeper
Common mistake:
This use is about personal relationships, not official military peacekeeping.
Synonyms
mediator (more formal; someone who helps people reach an agreement)
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peacemaker (very close; often emphasizes making peace after conflict)
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go-between (someone who carries messages or negotiates between sides)
Antonyms
troublemaker (someone who causes arguments or problems)
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instigator (someone who starts or encourages conflict)
Collocations
family peacekeeper
|office peacekeeper
|natural peacekeeper
|act as peacekeeper
|play peacekeeper
|the peacekeeper in the group
|peacekeeper role
|try to be the peacekeeper
Themes
relationships
|workplace
|family
|communication
Examples
- As the oldest sibling, she often became the peacekeeper during family arguments.
- In meetings, Daniel is the peacekeeper who keeps disagreements from becoming personal.
- I am tired of always playing peacekeeper between my parents.
Learner examples
- My sister is the peacekeeper in our family.
- He tried to be a peacekeeper at work.
Grammar
Dictionary form
peacekeeper
IPA
GB/pˈiskˌipɚ/
US/pˈiskˌipɚ/
Syllables & stress
peace - keep - er (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (peace)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: peacekeeper
- Plural: peacekeepers
Expressions
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