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peace.

A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony. For instance, a state free from civil disturbance.

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpiːs/[ˈpʰɪi̯s]

  1. A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony. For instance, a state free from civil disturbance.

    uncountable · usually
    Our lounge strives to maintain an environment of peace for the comfort of our customers.

  2. A feeling of tranquility, free from oppressive and unpleasant thoughts and emotions.

    uncountable · usually
    The safety equipment will give me some peace of mind.

  3. Death.

    euphemistic · figuratively · uncountable · usually

  4. Harmony in personal relations.

    uncountable · usually

  5. A state free of war, in particular war between different countries.

    uncountable · usually
    May there be peace in our time.
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *peh₂ḱ- Proto-Indo-European *-s Proto-Indo-European *péh₂ḱs Proto-Italic *pāks Latin pāx Old French pais Anglo-Norman peisbor. Middle English pees English peace From Middle English pees, pes, pais, borrowed from Anglo-Norman peis and Old French pais (“peace”), from Latin pāx (“peace”), from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂ḱ- (“to fasten, stick, place”), related to Latin pacīscor (“agree, stipulate”), Latin pangō (“fasten, fix”); see pact. Doublet of pax. Displaced native Old English sibb, frēols, and broadly ousted friþ (modern frith).

intj/ˈpiːs/[ˈpʰɪi̯s]

  1. Shut up!, silence!; be quiet, be silent.

    archaic

  2. Peace out; goodbye.

    slang
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *peh₂ḱ- Proto-Indo-European *-s Proto-Indo-European *péh₂ḱs Proto-Italic *pāks Latin pāx Old French pais Anglo-Norman peisbor. Middle English pees English peace From Middle English pees, pes, pais, borrowed from Anglo-Norman peis and Old French pais (“peace”), from Latin pāx (“peace”), from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂ḱ- (“to fasten, stick, place”), related to Latin pacīscor (“agree, stipulate”), Latin pangō (“fasten, fix”); see pact. Doublet of pax. Displaced native Old English sibb, frēols, and broadly ousted friþ (modern frith).

verb/ˈpiːs/[ˈpʰɪi̯s]

  1. To make peace; to put at peace; to be at peace.

  2. To peace out.

    slang
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *peh₂ḱ- Proto-Indo-European *-s Proto-Indo-European *péh₂ḱs Proto-Italic *pāks Latin pāx Old French pais Anglo-Norman peisbor. Middle English pees English peace From Middle English pees, pes, pais, borrowed from Anglo-Norman peis and Old French pais (“peace”), from Latin pāx (“peace”), from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂ḱ- (“to fasten, stick, place”), related to Latin pacīscor (“agree, stipulate”), Latin pangō (“fasten, fix”); see pact. Doublet of pax. Displaced native Old English sibb, frēols, and broadly ousted friþ (modern frith).

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