1. Harmonious relations; freedom from disputes
   "the roommates lived in peace together"
    
2. The state prevailing during the absence of war
   "After years of conflict, the region finally knew peace"
    
3. The absence of mental stress or anxiety
   "Meditation helped her achieve peace of mind";
   - peacefulness, peace of mind, repose, serenity, heartsease, ataraxis
    
4. The general security of public places
   "he was arrested for disturbing the peace";
   - public security
    
5. A treaty to cease hostilities
   "peace came on November 11th"; "The peace treaty was signed, ending the long-standing conflict";
   - peace treaty, pacification
    
6. A state of quiet and calmness
   "I just want some peace so that I can read";
   - tranquillity, tranquility [N. Amer], quietness, quietude

Sounds like: peas, peace

Derived forms: peaces

Type of: accord, calmness, concord, concordance, harmony, order, pact, security, symphony, treaty

Antonym: state of war

Encyclopedia: Peace, Propaganda, & the Promised Land