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Since cowardice must occur at a time and place where an enemy either has already appeared or may yet turn up, servicemen in peacetime - and ordinary civilians - can breathe a sigh of relief. If you are yellow-bellied back home, you're not technically a coward.
Charles Duhigg

Meaning of "peacetime" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PEACETIME

peacetime  [ˈpiːsˌtaɪm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PEACETIME

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Peacetime is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PEACETIME MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Peacetime

In politics, peacetime is defined as any period of time where there are no violent conflicts occurring. For example, the time after World War II is considered peacetime in Western Europe and the United States.

Definition of peacetime in the English dictionary

The definition of peacetime in the dictionary is a period without war; time of peace.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PEACETIME


airtime
ˈɛəˌtaɪm
bedtime
ˈbɛdˌtaɪm
big-time
ˈbɪɡˌtaɪm
daytime
ˈdeɪˌtaɪm
downtime
ˈdaʊnˌtaɪm
flextime
ˈflɛksˌtaɪm
lifetime
ˈlaɪfˌtaɪm
longtime
ˈlɒŋˌtaɪm
maritime
ˈmærɪˌtaɪm
meantime
ˈmiːnˌtaɪm
overtime
ˈəʊvəˌtaɪm
pastime
ˈpɑːsˌtaɪm
playtime
ˈpleɪˌtaɪm
ragtime
ˈræɡˌtaɪm
sometime
ˈsʌmˌtaɪm
spare-time
ˈspɛəˌtaɪm
springtime
ˈsprɪŋˌtaɪm
summertime
ˈsʌməˌtaɪm
uptime
ˈʌpˌtaɪm
wartime
ˈwɔːˌtaɪm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PEACETIME

peace sign
peace studies
peace talks
peace treaty
peace-loving
peaceable
peaceableness
peaceably
peaceful
peacefully
peacefulness
peacekeeper
peacekeeping
peacekeeping force
peaceless
peacelessness
peacemaker
peacemaking
peacenik
peach

WORDS THAT END LIKE PEACETIME

aforetime
all the time
all-time
anytime
at one time
at the same time
beforetime
betime
foretime
full time
full-time
in good time
in time
part-time
real time
real-time
retime
the big time
time
zonetime

Synonyms and antonyms of peacetime in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «peacetime» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PEACETIME

Find out the translation of peacetime to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of peacetime from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «peacetime» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

和平时期
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

periodo de paz
570 millions of speakers

English

peacetime
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शांतिकाल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

زمن السلم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

в мирное время
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tempo de paz
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শান্তিকালীন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

temps de paix
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Selamat datang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Friedenszeiten
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

平時
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

평화로운 시기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Peacetime
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

yên ổn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அமைதிக்காலத்திலான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शांत क्षण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

barış dönemi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tempo di pace
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

w czasie pokoju
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

в мирний час
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

timp de pace
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σε καιρό ειρήνης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vredestyd
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fredstid
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fredstid
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of peacetime

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PEACETIME»

The term «peacetime» is regularly used and occupies the 74.061 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PEACETIME» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «peacetime» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «peacetime» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about peacetime

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8 QUOTES WITH «PEACETIME»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word peacetime.
1
Jose Bergamin
The man who gets drunk in peacetime is a coward. The man who gets drunk in wartime goes on being a coward.
2
James F. Byrnes
The conditions which now exist in Germany make it impossible for industrial production to reach the levels which the occupying powers agreed were essential for a minimum German peacetime economy.
3
Charles Duhigg
Since cowardice must occur at a time and place where an enemy either has already appeared or may yet turn up, servicemen in peacetime - and ordinary civilians - can breathe a sigh of relief. If you are yellow-bellied back home, you're not technically a coward.
4
R. Lee Ermey
Back in the old Corp, we weren't training those privates to infiltrate into the peacetime Marine Corp. We were training those privates to go to Vietnam.
5
Francoise Gilot
I really think that if I had met Picasso during peacetime, nothing would have happened.
6
Edmund H. North
Getting emotional about things is a peacetime luxury. In wartime, it's much too painful.
7
Steve Truglia
I was in a peacetime army. It was like something out of a Le Carre novel: studying the habits of your enemy. It was very exciting. It's interesting living life as a civilian, then on Friday night you're parachuting into a foreign country.
8
Gijs de Vries
Indiscriminate attacks on civilians ought, under all circumstances, to be illegal in war as in peacetime.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PEACETIME»

Discover the use of peacetime in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to peacetime and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Peacetime
In his powerful new novel, Edric captures with breathtaking economy the sense of portent and uncertainty shared by a community in the aftermath of conflict - a community for which peacetime is hardly any different to wartime.
Robert Edric, 2010
2
Peacetime unilateral remedies: an analysis of countermeasures
This book discusses the international law issues of when and to what extent is a State entitled to take the law into its own hands when its interests have been violated by other nations.
Élisabeth Zoller, 1984
3
The Peacetime Use of Foreign Military Installations Under ...
Contents.
John Woodliffe, 1992
4
Wartime Images, Peacetime Wounds: The Media and the ...
Wartime Images, Peacetime Wounds opens new avenues for studies of minorities in the news and for the study of news media in general.
Sandra Lambertus, 2004
5
Roosevelt's Peacetime Administrations, 1933-41: A ...
This book serves as an essential introduction to Roosevelt's domestic policy during his tenure from the struggles of the Depression to the outbreak of the Second World War.
G. Harry Bennett, 2004
6
Warriors in Peacetime: The Military and Democracy in Latin ...
The eight papers in this collection reflect a diversity of views, prospects, and prescriptions. All have a direct bearing on US policy and on the domestic debates regarding the function of military forces in the post-Cold War era.
Gabriel Marcella, 1994
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National Guard: Peacetime Training Did Not Adequately ...
Discusses the training and preparedness of the 3 Army National Guard (NG) roundout brigades that were activated during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
Richard Davis, 1991
8
War in Peacetime: The History and Lessons of Korea
Søgeord: Inchon-sejren; stoppestedet ved JALU.
Joseph Lawton Collins, 1969
9
Maintaining Military Medical Skills During Peacetime: ...
Military medical personnel are tasked with fulfilling both the benefits mission and the readiness mission of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
Christine Eibner, 2008
10
Consolidated PBY Catalina: The Peacetime Record
Everyone interested in flying boats will find the details of this work not only informative, but entertaining as well.
David Legg, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PEACETIME»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term peacetime is used in the context of the following news items.
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Captain Amarinder Singh for hike in peacetime awards
Our soldiers show exemplary gallantry, paying with their lives many a times and are awarded peacetime honours like Ashok Chakra," he ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
2
Mourners gather in Foxborough at vigil for Tenn. victims
“They're willing to put their lives on the line at all times, in peacetime or in a war zone,” he said. Both hoped for an outpouring of support from ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
3
Pan Am Games volunteer of the day: Cindy Gillard of Oshawa
The volunteers are making history by being a part of the largest ever team of volunteers in Canadian peacetime. Volunteers will work in all ... «durhamregion.com, Jul 15»
4
Global Strike leader Wilson leaving
“He's done lots of things in our Air Force, leading in peacetime and wartime, both big wings in the United States as well as overseas. He's been ... «Shreveport Times, Jul 15»
5
Belle and Sebastian share video for 'Perfect Couples'
Belle and Sebastian have shared a video for 'Perfect Couples', a track taken from recently-released album 'Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance'. «DIY Magazine, Jul 15»
6
Korean War vets visit memorial ahead of cease-fire anniversary
Peacetime – 132,057. Female – 44,667. Male – 461,673. Sources: Army, Dept. of Defense, Encyclopedia Britannica, Dept. of Veterans Affairs. «Clarksville Leaf Chronicle, Jul 15»
7
TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Make Canadian History
The Games also saw one of the largest peacetime volunteer recruitments in Canadian history. Clad in their bright orange shirts, designed and ... «Canada NewsWire, Jul 15»
8
Leadership: The False Victory
... Russia Americans were willing to put up with high defense spending and peacetime conscription (both foreign to the American experience). «Strategy Page, Jul 15»
9
Metamora man calls on the government to allow veteran benefits for …
The Merchant Marine is the fleet of ships which carries imports and exports during peacetime and becomes a naval auxiliary during wartime to ... «The Oakland Press, Jul 15»
10
Merkel tops guest list at legendary Bayreuth Festival
In peacetime Germany, many heads of government and state have come. This year marks the 150th anniversary since "Tristan and Isolde" had ... «Times of India, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Peacetime [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/peacetime>. Apr 2024 ».
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