pas·siv·ism (p s  -v z m)n. Passive character, attitude, quality, or behavior. pas siv·ist n. |
passivism [ˈpæsɪˌvɪzəm]
n
1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the theory, belief, or practice of passive resistance
2. the quality, characteristics, or fact of being passive
passivist n & adj
passivism
1. the state or quality of being inactive, of not participating.
2. the doctrine or advocacy of a passive policy, as passive resistance. — passivist, n.
See also: Attitudes2. the doctrine or advocacy of a passive policy, as passive resistance. — passivist, n.
1. the state or quality of being passive.
2. the doctrine or advocacy of a passive policy, as passive resistance. — passivist, n.
See also: Politics
2. the doctrine or advocacy of a passive policy, as passive resistance. — passivist, n.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | passivism - the doctrine that all violence is unjustifiable doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought - a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school |
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