WORD OF THE WEEK

peace /piːs/

n

• the state existing during the absence of war
• (as modifier): peace negotiations
• (modifier) denoting a person or thing symbolizing support for international peace: peace women
• (often capital) a treaty marking the end of a war
• a state of harmony between people or groups
• absence of violence or other disturbance: a breach of the peace
• absence of mental anxiety:  peace of mind
•  in a state of harmony or friendship: at peace
• dead: the old lady is at peace now
• to keep silent: hold / keep one's peace
•  to maintain or refrain from disturbing law and order: keep the peace

vb(intransitive) chiefly obsolete to be or become silent or still