pacificism
noun
pa·cif·i·cism pə-ˈsi-fə-ˌsi-zəm 
: pacifism
pacificist
pə-ˈsi-fə-sist
noun 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Gordonstoun’s combination of pacificism and physical discipline would help define him for the rest of his life. 
Time, 9 Apr. 2021 Its agenda: justice and charity, pacificism and spreading the wealth. Sam Roberts, New York Times, 8 July 2016
Time, 9 Apr. 2021 Its agenda: justice and charity, pacificism and spreading the wealth. Sam Roberts, New York Times, 8 July 2016 Word History
First Known Use
1910, in the meaning defined above
pacificism
noun
as in pacifism
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- pacifism
- nonviolence
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- violence
- force
- coercion
- pressure
- compulsion
- constraint
- brutality
- foul play
- duress
- savagery
- barbarity