peacekeeping forces

[piːsˈkiːpɪŋ ˈfɔːrsɪz]
nounpl: peacekeeping forces
forças de manutenção da paz
1. Military units deployed by international organizations, typically the United Nations, to monitor ceasefires, separate conflicting parties, and maintain peace in regions affected by armed conflict
The United Nations sent peacekeeping forces to the troubled region to prevent further violence between the two nations.
As Nações Unidas enviaram forças de manutenção da paz para a região em conflito a fim de prevenir mais violência entre as duas nações.
2. Armed personnel involved in peace operations with a mandate to observe, monitor, or enforce peace agreements
Peacekeeping forces were deployed to oversee the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.
Forças de manutenção da paz foram implantadas para supervisionar a implementação do acordo de cessar-fogo.
This term is prominently used in international relations discourse in both Brazil and Portugal, particularly given their involvement in UN operations. Brazil has been a significant contributor to peacekeeping missions globally. The term carries formal, diplomatic connotations and is typically used in political, military, and humanitarian contexts. Portuguese-speaking nations often reference these operations in discussions about international law and global security.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
peace operationsUN forcesmultinational forcesinternational military observerspeacekeeping troops
Antonyms / Antônimos
combat forcesmilitary aggressionoccupying forces

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forças de manutenção da paz
Standard term used in official government and media contexts
Portugal
forças de manutenção da paz
Same formal usage as in Brazil; also used in Portuguese military discourse
Brazil - Informal
tropas de paz
Colloquial shortening used in everyday conversation
General International
operações de manutenção da paz
Broader term encompassing the entire mission, not just the personnel

Related Words

peacekeeping operationcease-fireinternational interventionconflict resolutionUnited Nationsmilitary deploymenthumanitarian mission

Related Idioms & Phrases

deploy peacekeeping forces
send peacekeeping forces
maintain peace
keep the peace
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