Peace
noun
A state where there is no war or fight.
After many years of war, peace was finally established.
Often appears as...
- peace treaty
- peace agreement
noun
Quiet and calm state of mind.
She felt a sense of peace after completing her meditation.
Often appears as...
- inner peace
- peace of mind
noun
A state of being free from disturbance.
She wanted some peace and quiet after a long day of work.
Often appears as...
- peace and quiet
- break the peace
noun
A period of time when there is no war.
The country enjoyed fifty years of peace.
Often appears as...
- time of peace
- years of peace
Usage tips
Historical
interjection
Used to express goodbye or good wishes.
I'll catch you later, peace!
Often appears as...
- peace out
- peace brother
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A state where there is no war or fight.
After many years of war, peace was finally established.
Often appears as...
- peace treaty
- peace agreement
noun
Quiet and calm state of mind.
She felt a sense of peace after completing her meditation.
Often appears as...
- inner peace
- peace of mind
noun
A state of being free from disturbance.
She wanted some peace and quiet after a long day of work.
Often appears as...
- peace and quiet
- break the peace
noun
A period of time when there is no war.
The country enjoyed fifty years of peace.
Often appears as...
- time of peace
- years of peace
Usage tips
Historical
interjection
Used to express goodbye or good wishes.
I'll catch you later, peace!
Often appears as...
- peace out
- peace brother
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Beyond War
Use 'peace' to describe times when conflicts between countries or groups have ended.
The two nations signed a peace treaty.
Pro Tip 2/2Historical Context
'Peace' often relates to historical periods characterized by the absence of war.
The Peace of Westphalia ended the Thirty Years' War.
Pro Tip 1/2Beyond War
Use 'peace' to describe times when conflicts between countries or groups have ended.
The two nations signed a peace treaty.
Pro Tip 2/2Historical Context
'Peace' often relates to historical periods characterized by the absence of war.
The Peace of Westphalia ended the Thirty Years' War.
Pro Tip 1/2Beyond War
Use 'peace' to describe times when conflicts between countries or groups have ended.
The two nations signed a peace treaty.
Pro Tip 2/2Historical Context
'Peace' often relates to historical periods characterized by the absence of war.
The Peace of Westphalia ended the Thirty Years' War.
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How does the Nobel Peace...
and had no children. When his will was opened after his death, it came as a surprise that his fortune was to be used for five prizes in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace. These prizes illustrated his lifelong commitment to sciences and his passion for literature.
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Greeting the world in...
where social and political systems are being stretched, conflict within and between countries is at times heightened, while human rights are being ignored, this desire for peace grows ever stronger. Sometimes we see this common value emerging above the surface
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The philosophy of...
After his release and eventual victory, Mandela stressed peace and reconciliation, believing that while the injustices of the past couldn't be changed, his people could confront them in the present and seek to build a better, more just future.
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Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
nice and you're being such a gentleman i'm very proud of you they are getting on so well you know monkeys are into everything and now that we have twofold monkeys there's going to be no peace
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Puppy Adopted By Cat...
they nametag teats with their own individual scent and return to it each time this simple rule maintains peace and harmony during feeding time but for dogs pack life requires fighting for
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A message of peace, hope...
these songs I wanted I didn't want to communicate and many of the ideas that I wanted to communicate what to do with you know that sharing learning understanding peace love so many themes
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Are China and the US...
the fish we eat, the quality of our oceans, the languages we speak in the future, the jobs we have, the political systems we choose, and, of course, the great questions of war and peace.
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Genius: Aretha Chain of...
head i don't let that clean thing go wherever i wanted to time to change it and i want to keep changing with it you got to disturb the piece when you can't get no peace
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What "Orwellian" really...
because ultimately our ability to think and communicate clearly is what stands between us and a world where war is peace and freedom is slavery.
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Yellow Crazy Ants Kill...
them isolated communities may evolve for millions of years in relative peace but when new challenges arrive they can struggle to cope
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How does the Nobel Peace...
and had no children. When his will was opened after his death, it came as a surprise that his fortune was to be used for five prizes in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace. These prizes illustrated his lifelong commitment to sciences and his passion for literature.
Video examples
Greeting the world in...
where social and political systems are being stretched, conflict within and between countries is at times heightened, while human rights are being ignored, this desire for peace grows ever stronger. Sometimes we see this common value emerging above the surface
Video examples
The philosophy of...
After his release and eventual victory, Mandela stressed peace and reconciliation, believing that while the injustices of the past couldn't be changed, his people could confront them in the present and seek to build a better, more just future.
Video examples
Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
nice and you're being such a gentleman i'm very proud of you they are getting on so well you know monkeys are into everything and now that we have twofold monkeys there's going to be no peace
Video examples
Puppy Adopted By Cat...
they nametag teats with their own individual scent and return to it each time this simple rule maintains peace and harmony during feeding time but for dogs pack life requires fighting for
Video examples
A message of peace, hope...
these songs I wanted I didn't want to communicate and many of the ideas that I wanted to communicate what to do with you know that sharing learning understanding peace love so many themes
Video examples
Are China and the US...
the fish we eat, the quality of our oceans, the languages we speak in the future, the jobs we have, the political systems we choose, and, of course, the great questions of war and peace.
Video examples
Genius: Aretha Chain of...
head i don't let that clean thing go wherever i wanted to time to change it and i want to keep changing with it you got to disturb the piece when you can't get no peace
Video examples
What "Orwellian" really...
because ultimately our ability to think and communicate clearly is what stands between us and a world where war is peace and freedom is slavery.
Video examples
Yellow Crazy Ants Kill...
them isolated communities may evolve for millions of years in relative peace but when new challenges arrive they can struggle to cope
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children.
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Winston Churchill
British Statesman
Those who can win a war well can rarely make a good peace and those who could make a good peace would never have won the war.
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Theodore Roosevelt
American President
Wars are, of course, as a rule to be avoided; but they are far better than certain kinds of peace.
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Muhammad Ali
American Boxer
I'm just hoping that people understand that Islam is peace and not violence.
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Albert Einstein
German Physicist
Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.
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Nelson Mandela
South African Statesman
I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself.
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Buddha
Leader
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.
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Virginia Woolf
British Author
You cannot find peace by avoiding life.
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Martin Luther
German Leader
Peace if possible, truth at all costs.
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Saint Augustine
Saint
The purpose of all wars, is peace.
Quote examples
Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children.
Quote examples
Winston Churchill
British Statesman
Those who can win a war well can rarely make a good peace and those who could make a good peace would never have won the war.
Quote examples
Theodore Roosevelt
American President
Wars are, of course, as a rule to be avoided; but they are far better than certain kinds of peace.
Quote examples
Muhammad Ali
American Boxer
I'm just hoping that people understand that Islam is peace and not violence.
Quote examples
Albert Einstein
German Physicist
Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.
Quote examples
Nelson Mandela
South African Statesman
I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself.
Quote examples
Buddha
Leader
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.
Quote examples
Virginia Woolf
British Author
You cannot find peace by avoiding life.
Quote examples
Martin Luther
German Leader
Peace if possible, truth at all costs.
Quote examples
Saint Augustine
Saint
The purpose of all wars, is peace.
Example 1 of 10
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