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- [pas-uh-fis-tik]
- /ˌpæs əˈfɪs tɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pas-uh-fis-tik]
- /ˌpæs əˈfɪs tɪk/
Definition of pacifistic word
- adjective pacifistic of or relating to pacifism or pacifists. 1
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Origin of pacifistic
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30; pacif(ic) + -istic
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Parts of speech for Pacifistic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pacifistic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
pacifistic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pacifistic
adj pacifistic
adjective pacifistic
- neutral — not taking part or giving assistance in a dispute or war between others: a neutral nation during World War II.
- neutralist — a person who advocates or adheres to a policy of strict neutrality in foreign affairs.
- nonaligned — not aligned: nonaligned machine parts.
- nonbelligerent — of or relating to a country whose status or policy is one of nonbelligerency.
- noncombatant — a person connected with a military force in some capacity other than that of a fighter, as a surgeon or chaplain.
Antonyms for pacifistic
adj pacifistic
- bellicose — You use bellicose to refer to aggressive actions or behaviour that are likely to start an argument or a fight.
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