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peacetimepeace‧time /ˈpiːstaɪm/ noun [uncountable]   - A country's army may be quite small during peacetime.
- In peacetime, the Hercules aircraft has been used for distributing food to famine areas.
- The talks were aimed at establishing normal peacetime relations between the two countries.
- By approving Bevin's statement the conference committed itself to accepting National Service in peacetime for the first time ever.
- Greenan said the technology also has peacetime uses.
- I suppose one can't blame the regular officer trained in peacetime for being orthodox and cautious.
- In peacetime, the business became legitimate and was fueled by a consumer boom.
- Outside, there was an atmosphere at times more closely resembling a carnival midway than the greatest peacetime sporting event.
- They also were achieved in peacetime in the same systems, old and new, years before the Gulf War loomed.
- They could not roam the range in peacetime without upsetting the locals.
when there is no war► peace when there is no war: · There has been peace in the region for six years now.peace talks/negotiations (=when enemies meet and talk, to try and achieve peace): · The United States urged Moscow and the rebels to resume peace talks.a peace agreement/deal/settlement: · More than 250,000 people died before a peace agreement was reached.the peace process (=a continuing attempt, over a long period, to achieve peace between enemies.): · the Middle East peace processworld peace: · It was a dangerous situation that threatened world peace.peace movement (=an organization that works to try to prevent wars): · All her life she'd been an active member of the peace movement. ► peacetime a period of time when a country is not fighting a war - use this when comparing this period with a time when there is war: · A country's army may be quite small during peacetime.· In peacetime, the Hercules aircraft has been used for distributing food to famine areas.· The talks were aimed at establishing normal peacetime relations between the two countries. ► peaceful use this about changes or events that happen without war or fighting: · There was a relatively peaceful transfer of power from the military government to the new democracy.· a peaceful solution to the troubles in the region ► be at peace with if two or more countries are at peace with each other, they are not fighting each other and have a friendly relationship: · From 1564 until 1585, England was at peace with most of her neighbours.· For the next 25 years, Britain managd to remain at peace with France. a period of time when a country is not fighting a war OPP wartimein peacetime the highest military award given in peacetime |