peace
Translation
peace, tranquility, calm
Examples
They wished for world peace.
They wished for world peace.
I need some peace and quiet.
I need some peace and quiet.
Grammar Patterns
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.
Similar Words
Synonyms: harmony, tranquility, calm; Antonyms: war, conflict, chaos
Etymology
From Old French 'pais', from Latin 'pax' (peace).
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'piece'. Imagine everyone having a 'piece' of the pie, leading to 'peace'.