German word

Friedensprozess

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfʁiːdn̩spʁoˌt͡sɛs/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpeace process

Example

Die Friedensprozesse in dieser Region dauern oft Jahre.

Peace processes in this region often last for years.

Illustration for Friedensprozess (peace process)

More examples

Die Parteien versuchen, den Friedensprozess trotz Rückschlägen voranzutreiben.

The parties are trying to advance the peace process despite setbacks.

Core concept

A long negotiating path where opposing sides move through talks and agreements toward a stable peace.

Common phrases

  • einen Friedensprozess vorantreiben

    advance a peace process

  • über den Friedensprozess verhandeln

    negotiate the peace process

  • ein erfolgreicher Friedensprozess

    a successful peace process

Similar words

Friedensverhandlungen: Official talks between the parties to reach a settlement.
Waffenstillstand: A temporary agreement to halt fighting between hostile parties.
Friedensabkommen: An officially signed agreement intended to bring a conflict to an end.
Vermittlung: Mediation by a third party to help conflicting sides find common ground.

Definition in German

ein mehrstufiger Ablauf, in dem Konfliktparteien durch Dialog, Vermittlung und rechtliche Schritte auf Frieden hinarbeiten.

Word origin

Friedensprozess combines Frieden, from Old High German fridu meaning peace, with Prozess, a borrowing from Latin processus meaning advance or course.

Usage tips

  • Friedensprozess is a masculine noun, so the definite article is der and the plural is Friedensprozesse.

Opposites

  • Konfliktconflictnoun
  • Kriegshandlungenacts of warnoun

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