Added 8 October 2026
peace
/ˈpiːs/ noun
In Latin: pax Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about peace at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony. For instance, a state free from civil disturbance.
Our lounge strives to maintain an environment of peace for the comfort of our customers.
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A feeling of tranquility, free from oppressive and unpleasant thoughts and emotions.
The safety equipment will give me some peace of mind.
- Harmony in personal relations.
interjection
verb
- To make peace; to put at peace; to be at peace.
- To peace out.
Origin
From Middle English pees, pes, pais, borrowed from Anglo-Norman peis and Old French pais (“peace”), from Latin pāx (“peace”), from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂ḱ- (“to fasten, stick, place”), related to Latin pacīscor (“agree, stipulate”), Latin pangō (“fasten, fix”); see pact. Doublet of pax. Displaced native Old English sibb, frēols, and broadly ousted friþ (modern frith).
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