IRENIC

irenic

(adjective) conducive to peace; ā€œirenic without being namby-pambyā€; ā€œan irenic attitude toward former antagonistsā€

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

irenic (comparative more irenic, superlative most irenic)

(chiefly theology, in extended usage) Promoting or fitted to promote peace; conciliatory, non-confrontational; peaceful.

Anagrams

• ricine

Source: Wiktionary


I*ren"ic, I*ren"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: Fitted or designed to promote peace; pacific; conciliatory; peaceful. Bp. Hall.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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