PACIFICISM

pacifism, pacificism

(noun) the belief that all international disputes can be settled by arbitration

pacifism, pacificism, passivism

(noun) the doctrine that all violence is unjustifiable

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

pacificism (usually uncountable, plural pacificisms)

General ethical opposition to war or violence.

Source: Wiktionary



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