nonviolence
noun/nɑnˈvaɪələns/
Frequency rank: #17,301 most common English word
Meaning
the practice of using peaceful methods rather than force to bring about political or social change.
Example sentence
The protest leader urged the crowd to embrace nonviolence as their most powerful tool for change.
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