pacifism
noun/ˈpæsɪfɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #17,913 most common English word
Meaning
The belief that war and violence are unjustifiable and that disputes should be settled peacefully.
Example sentence
The leader's commitment to pacifism meant that he refused to support any form of military action.
Synonyms & related words
- nonviolence
- peacefulness
- antimilitarism
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