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Pacifism

Verb / ˈpæsɪˌfɪzʌm / Another word for pacifism — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Pacifism is the belief that war and violence are unjustifiable and that conflicts should be settled peacefully.

Synonyms & similar words

passivism pacificism nonviolence peaceableness passiveness passivity peacefulness nonaggression antiwar antimilitarism dovishness nonbelligerence unwarlike unaggressive unmilitaristic unhostile uncombative unbelligerent nonviolent pacifistic peace-loving negotiation

Example sentences

  1. Many people believe in pacifism and work towards peace.
  2. Gandhi was a famous advocate for pacifism.
  3. Some countries have a policy of pacifism and do not engage in war.
  4. Pacifism is often associated with religious beliefs.
  5. The pacifist group organized a peaceful protest against the war.

Quotes

  • 'Nonviolence is the answer to the crucial political and moral questions of our time; the need for mankind to overcome oppression and violence without resorting to oppression and violence. Mankind must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love.' - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • 'Pacifism is not a static creed but a way of life that brings into its orbit all the activities of men.' - Dorothy Day
  • 'I am a passionate pacifist. I believe that war is a betrayal of our human potential, that it is a permanent scar on our history and damages the fabric of our world.' - Daniele Nouy

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