PACIFISM

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

pacifism (countable and uncountable, plural pacifisms)

The conviction that it is morally wrong to settle disputes (especially between countries) by war or other violent means. [from c. 1900]

(video games, roguelikes) The additional challenge of winning a game without attacking any enemy characters.

Synonyms

• (peaceful doctrine): Gandhism

Antonyms

• (peaceful doctrine): bellicism, militarism

Source: Wiktionary



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23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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