Friedensmission

peacekeeping mission

noun FREE-dens-mi-zyohn Rare

Also means

peace mission

Usage Note

Friedensmission describes a deployment of military or civilian personnel to a conflict zone to maintain or restore peace, typically under a UN or NATO mandate. German Bundeswehr soldiers have participated in numerous Friedensmissionen.

Examples

"Deutschland beteiligte sich an der Friedensmission in Mali."

Natural Translation

Germany participated in the peacekeeping mission in Mali.

Literal Translation

Germany participated in the peace-mission in Mali.

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