n. The period of time when a nation or people is at peace, not fighting a war.
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n. A period of time during which there is no war.
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n. a period of time during which there is no war
Word Usage
"He also says the U. S.-led coalition adopted what he calls a peacetime approach too soon after toppling the Taliban, setting the stage for the current come back."