peace
UK: piːs | US: piːs
Definition
n. a state of tranquility or quiet
n. freedom from civil disturbance or war
n. a formal agreement to end hostilities
Structure
peac <peace>
Etymology
peace = peac<peace> + e (silent)
- peac derives from Old French pais (peace, reconciliation), from Latin pax (peace, treaty).
- The silent -e is a common Middle English spelling marker.
Etymology Origin:
The word peace traces back to Latin pax, which originally referred to a binding treaty or agreement between warring parties. Over time, it broadened to signify harmony and absence of conflict. The Old French pais influenced the Middle English pece, later standardized to peace. The silent -e reflects historical spelling conventions.
Examples
The treaty brought lasting peace to the region.
She meditates to find inner peace.
The protesters demanded peace and justice.
After years of war, the country finally embraced peace.
The garden was a place of quiet peace.