peacetime
UK: ˈpiːstaɪm | US: ˈpiːstaɪm
n. a period when a country is not at war
n. a state of tranquility or absence of conflict
The word "peacetime" is a straightforward compound of "peace" (from Old French pais, Latin pax, meaning "freedom from war") and "time" (from Old English tīma, meaning "duration"). It emerged in Middle English to describe periods devoid of warfare, contrasting with "wartime." The morphemes retain their original meanings, making the term intuitive and easily memorable.
During peacetime, the army focuses on training and humanitarian missions.
The treaty ensured decades of peacetime for the neighboring nations.
Economic growth often flourishes in peacetime.
Many veterans struggle to adapt to civilian life after years of peacetime.
The museum displayed artifacts from both wartime and peacetime eras.