peace on earth
Worldwide absence of conflict
Peace on earth is a utopian ideal of worldwide harmony, freedom from war, and goodwill among all people.
The phrase carries religious overtones from the biblical annunciation of Christ's birth: "Peace on earth, goodwill toward men." It appears most commonly during the Christmas season on greeting cards, decorations, and in carols, where it functions as a hopeful sentiment rather than a literal expectation: The card simply read "Peace on Earth." Outside holiday contexts, the phrase can sound naive or ironic given humanity's persistent conflicts.
- goodwillKindly, generous spirit
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- doveGentle cooing bird
- olive branchSymbol of reconciliation
white dove · brotherhood · tranquility · Christmas · carols · nativity · hope · unity · ceasefire · armistice · holy night · angels · heavenly host · blessing · reconciliation · compassion · mankind · joy
- seasonal greetingsmerry Christmas, season's greetings, happy Hanukkah, happy Kwanzaa, best wishes
- Christmas Worshipmidnight mass, nativity, Christmas Eve service, Christmas carols, candlelight service
peace on earthglobal war
Armed conflict between many nations
total war · Armageddon · nuclear holocaust · perpetual war · global conflict
peace on earthhell on earth
Extreme worldly suffering
apocalypse · doomsday · Ragnarök · judgment day · damnation
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