Definition of Peacetime

1. Noun. A period of time during which there is no war.

Generic synonyms: Period, Period Of Time, Time Period

Definition of Peacetime

1. Noun. The period of time when a nation or people is at peace, not fighting a war. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Peacetime

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Peacetime

peacekeeping
peacekeeping mission
peacekeeping operation
peacekeepings
peaceless
peacelessness
peacemakers
peacemaking
peacemakings
peacemonger
peacemongering
peacemongers
peacenik
peaceniks
peaces
peacetime (current term)
peacetimes
peach
peach-leaved willow
peach-wood
peach bell
peach bells
peach blight
peach blossom
peach ice cream
peach kernel oil
peach melba
peach orchard
peach palm
peach palms

Literary usage of Peacetime

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Manhattan Project: Making the Atomic Bomb by F. G. Gosling (1999)
"He soon found that peacetime held its own challenges. According to a plan approved by Stimson and Marshall in late August 1945, ..."

2. Special Operations Forces: An Assessment by John M. Collins (1994)
"peacetime engagements employ military forces, but not military force. SOF are especially well suited, because they deter aggression primarily through good ..."

3. The Military Dictionary (1987)
"Also called "peacetime complement." peacetime force materiel asset*—(DOD) That portion of total materiel assets which is designated to meet the peacetime ..."

4. Guide to the John D. Crummey Peace Collection in the Hoover Institution by George Richard Esenwein (1991)
"... Federation National Civil Liberties Bureau National Committee Against peacetime Conscription Now National Committee on Conscientious Objectors National ..."

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