Peace | Mean of Peace in English Dictionary

/ˈpiːs/

• river in Canada
• Noun
• a state in which there is no war or fighting
1. After many years of war, people on both sides were longing for peace.
2. We said a prayer for world peace.
3. They have lived in peace [=peacefully] for many years.
4. We grew up in a time when the nation was prosperous and at peace. [=not fighting a war]
5. The United Nations has sent troops to the area to try to keep (the) peace.
6. a lasting peace
7. The two countries have maintained an uneasy peace. [=a state in which fighting could start at any time]
• an agreement to end a war
1. He tried to negotiate a peace between the warring countries.
2. After many years of war, the two countries have finally made peace (with each other).
3. a peace agreement/accord/treaty
4. a peace initiative/conference
5. peace talks
6. the peace process [=the steps that are taken by countries or groups that are trying to end a war]

• a period of time when there is no war or fighting
1. There was a peace of 50 years before war broke out again.
• a quiet and calm state
1. I just want a few moments of peace. = I just want a little peace and quiet.
2. Why won't they leave him in peace? [=why won't they stop bothering him?]
• a safe and calm state in a public place
1. Peace and order were finally restored in the town.
2. He was arrested for a breach of the peace. = He was arrested for disturbing the peace. [=for behaving in a loud or violent way in a public place]
• a state in which a person is not bothered by thoughts or feelings of doubt, guilt, worry, etc.
1. After years of therapy, he has finally achieved an inner peace.
2. He is searching for inner peace.
3. She has found peace (within herself).
4. Insurance can provide you with peace of mind.
5. The problem was settled and his mind was at peace.
6. They are at peace with each other.
7. She's at peace with their decision. [=she has accepted their decision]
8. May our dearly departed friend rest in peace. [=we hope our friend who has died will have peace after death]
• a state in which people do not argue or cause trouble
1. There will never be peace between those families.
2. She wants to go, and we won't have any peace until we agree to let her do what she wants.