The peace
Example: The peace treaty ended the long war between countries.
Definition
"The peace" refers to a state or period in history when conflict or war has ended, and harmony or agreement exists between parties or nations. It often involves treaties or agreements that cease hostilities and promote stability and cooperation.
Etymology
The phrase "the peace" comes from the Old French word 'pais' and Latin 'pax,' meaning tranquility or absence of war. Historically, "the peace" has been used to describe formal agreements ending wars, such as peace treaties, symbolizing the restoration of order and calm.
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"The peace" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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