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   Peace

   /pēs/

   

   noun

   • 1. freedom from disturbance; tranquility: "you can while away an hour or two in peace and seclusion" Similar tranquilitycalmcalmnessrestfulnesspeace and quietpeacefulnessquietquietnessquietudesilencesoundlessnesshushnoiselessnessstillnessstillprivacyprivatenessseclusionsolitudeisolationretirementlack of disturbance/interruptionfreedom from interferenceOpposite noiseirritation
   • ▪ mental calm; serenity: "the peace of mind this insurance gives you" Similar serenitypeacefulnesstranquilityequanimitycalmcalmnesscomposureplacidityplacidnessrestreposeeasecomfortcontentmentcontentcontentednesssecurityblissjoynirvanaOpposite 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 orderlawfulnessorderpeacefulnesspeaceablenessharmonyharmoniousnessaccordconcordamityamicablenessgoodwillfriendshipcordialitynonaggressionnonviolenceceasefirerespitelullOpposite conflict
   • ▪ a treaty agreeing to the cessation of war between warring states: "support for a negotiated peace" Similar treatytruceceasefirearmisticeend/cessation/suspension of hostilitiesmoratoriumagreementallianceconcordappeasementreconciliationOpposite war
   • ▪ freedom from civil disorder: "police action to restore peace" Similar law and orderlawfulnessorderpeacefulnesspeaceablenessharmonyharmoniousnessaccordconcordamityamicablenessgoodwillfriendshipcordialitynonaggressionnonviolenceceasefirerespitelullOpposite conflict
   • ▪ freedom from dispute or dissension between individuals or groups: "the 8.8 percent offer that promises peace with the board"
   • 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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   1. : a state of tranquility or quiet: such as. a. : freedom from civil disturbance. Peace and order were finally restored in the town. b. : a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom. a breach of the peace. 2. : freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions.

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   B1. the state of not being interrupted or annoyed by worry, problems, noise, or unwanted actions: You'll need peace and quiet to study. He says he's at peace when he's walking in the mountains. Go away and leave us to finish our dinner in peace. For everyone's peace of mind go back and check that you locked the door.

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   Synonyms: quiet, calm. Antonyms: disquiet, anxiety, agitation. a state of tranquility or serenity: May he rest in peace. a state or condition conducive to, proceeding from, or characterized by tranquility: the peace of a mountain resort. silence; stillness: The cawing of a crow broke the afternoon's 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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   (pēs) n. 1. The absence of war or other hostilities. 2. An agreement or a treaty to end hostilities: negotiated the peace. 3. Freedom from quarrels and disagreement; harmonious relations: roommates living in peace with each other. 4. Public security and order: was arrested for disturbing the peace. 5. Inner contentment; serenity: peace of mind.

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   Definition of peace noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. peace. noun. /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.