pacificism

pac·i·fism

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Definitions of pacificism word

noun pacificism opposition to war or violence of any kind. 1
noun pacificism refusal to engage in military activity because of one's principles or beliefs. 1
noun pacificism the principle or policy that all differences among nations should be adjusted without recourse to war. 1
noun pacificism opposition to violence 0

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

1905-10; < pacifisme. See pacific, -ism

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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