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peacework

peacework is the alternative form of peace work.

Meaning of peace work

Noun

peace work (uncountable)

  1. The art or process of negotiating peace.
    • Well, Pam, of course I shall keep you on—but you must stick to peace work!1861, Tom Taylor, Punch, page 183
  2. The duty of armed forces during peacetime.

Questions about peacework

What is peacework the alternative form of?
Peacework is the alternative form of peace work.

Words near peacework in the dictionary

  1. peaces
  2. peaces out
  3. peacespeak
  4. peacetime
  5. peacetimes
  6. peacework
  7. peach
  8. peach bark beetle
  9. peach bark beetles
  10. peach basket hat
  11. peach basket hats

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