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peace noun 1 freedom from or absence of war. 2 a treaty or agreement ending a war. 3 freedom from or absence of noise, disturbance or disorder; quietness or calm. 4 freedom from mental agitation; serenity • peace of mind. 5 in compounds usually referring to an organization, person, etc: promoting or advocating peace • peacemakerpeace-camppeace activistpeace talks. at peace 1 not at war; not fighting. 2 in harmony or friendship. 3 in a calm or serene state. 4 freed from earthly worries; dead. hold one's peace to remain silent. in peace in a state of enjoying peace. keep the peace 1 law to preserve law and order. 2 to prevent, or refrain from, fighting or quarrelling. make peace to end a war or quarrel, etc. make one's peace with someone to reconcile or be reconciled with them.
ETYMOLOGY: 13c: from French pais, from Latin pax peace.