noun

peace

peace, tranquility, calm

They wished for world peace.

They wished for world peace.

I need some peace and quiet.

I need some peace and quiet.

world peace a state of peace throughout the world They wished for world peace.

peace and quiet a calm and quiet state I need some peace and quiet.

Synonyms: harmony, tranquility, calm; Antonyms: war, conflict, chaos

From Old French 'pais', from Latin 'pax' (peace).

It sounds like 'piece'. Imagine everyone having a 'piece' of the pie, leading to 'peace'.

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