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pacifistic

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pac·i·fism  (ps-fzm)
n.
1. The belief that disputes between nations should and can be settled peacefully.
2.
a. Opposition to war or violence as a means of resolving disputes.
b. Such opposition demonstrated by refusal to participate in military action.
[French pacifisme, from pacifique, pacific; see pacific.]
paci·fist n.
paci·fistic adj.
paci·fisti·cal·ly adv.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.pacifistic - opposed to war
dovish, pacifist
peaceful, peaceable - not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war; "a peaceful nation"; "peaceful times"; "a far from peaceful Christmas"; "peaceful sleep"
Translations
pacifistic
adj → pazifistisch


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