peacemaking
/ˈpiːsmeɪkɪŋ
/noun [mass noun]
The process of bringing about peace, especially by reconciling adversaries: a serious attempt to engage in peacemaking after years of violence...
- Electoral operations are a comparatively new type of peacemaking.
- I think they're very good at peacekeeping, not very good at peacemaking.
- Society has arisen out of the works of peace; the essence of society is peacemaking.
adjective
Intended to bring about peace, especially by reconciling adversaries: renewed peacemaking efforts a new peacemaking deal...
- The peacemaking powers of this plant have never been proven.
- In his view, the fictional major can serve as the model for soldiers during military occupations and peacemaking operations.
- As the president's closest gay confidant, he anticipates playing a peacemaking role on the council.