peacekeeper

English

Etymology

peace + keeper

Noun

peacekeeper (plural peacekeepers)

  1. One that preserves the peace.
  2. A member of a military force charged with peacekeeping duties in a troublespot.
  3. (Canada, law enforcement) An officer of the peace (police officer) in a Canadian aboriginal community.

Translations


French

Etymology

From English peacekeeper

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pis.ki.pœʁ/

Noun

peacekeeper m (plural peacekeepers)

  1. (Canada, law enforcement) peacekeeper (peace officer from an aboriginal Canadian community)
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