Anglais

peacekeeper

gb/pˈiskˌipɚ/ us/pˈiskˌipɚ/
B2 Anglais
Sens
0 sens
Nom 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

Schéma d’usage : [organization/country] peacekeeper; peacekeepers in [place]
Erreur fréquente :
Do not confuse a peacekeeper with a pacifist; a peacekeeper may be armed and may work as part of a military mission.
Synonymes
peacekeeping soldier (more explicit; emphasizes the military role) | peacekeeping officer (can include police or security personnel, not only soldiers) | observer (may monitor a ceasefire but often has a less active role)
Antonymes
combatant (someone who actively fights in a conflict) | 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
Thèmes
military |international_relations |conflict |security
Exemples
  • 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
  • Peacekeepers arrived after the fighting stopped.
  • The UN sent peacekeepers to the area.
Nom B2 role
2

person who calms disputes

someone who helps other people stop arguing and get along

Schéma d’usage : the peacekeeper in [a group/family]; act/play peacekeeper
Erreur fréquente :
This use is about personal relationships, not official military peacekeeping.
Synonymes
mediator (more formal; someone who helps people reach an agreement) | peacemaker (very close; often emphasizes making peace after conflict) | go-between (someone who carries messages or negotiates between sides)
Antonymes
troublemaker (someone who causes arguments or problems) | 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
Thèmes
relationships |workplace |family |communication
Exemples
  • 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
  • My sister is the peacekeeper in our family.
  • He tried to be a peacekeeper at work.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
peacekeeper
API
GB/pˈiskˌipɚ/
US/pˈiskˌipɚ/
Syllabes et accentuation
peace - keep - er (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (peace)
Formes du mot
Noun
  • Base: peacekeeper
  • Plural: peacekeepers
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