ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pacificism

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Pacificism is a noun meaning A moderate form of political pacifism which allows the use of violence against those seeking to commit greater violence.

Meaning

A moderate form of political pacifism which allows the use of violence against those seeking to commit greater violence.

More Meanings

  1. General ethical opposition to war or violence; pacifism broadly stated.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pacifism, anarcho-pacifism, peacespeak, nonviolence, moderatism, anti-militarism.

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