Pacifism

/ˈpæsɪfɪzəm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The belief that disputes should be settled by peaceful means and that violence is unjustifiable.

Her commitment to pacifism influenced her decision to protest against the war peacefully.

A refusal to engage in or support war or violence, often based on moral or ethical grounds.

During the Vietnam War, many people embraced pacifism, advocating for nonviolent resistance.

The doctrine that all violence, including war, is unjustifiable and that conflicts should be resolved without resorting to force.

His philosophy of pacifism was grounded in a deep respect for human life and dignity.

The term pacifism is derived from the Latin 'pax', meaning peace, and the suffix '-ism', signifying a belief or doctrine.

peaceful resistance

A method of nonviolent protest against oppressive systems.

nonviolent protest

Demonstrations aimed at achieving change without the use of violence.

cosmic pacifism

An ideological view promoting universal peace across all beings.

nonviolence

The practice of achieving social change through peaceful methods.

diplomacy

The art of negotiating and maintaining peaceful relations between entities.

rehabilitation

The process of restoring someone or something to a better state, often through nonviolent means.

Chill mode

He’s always in chill mode, just a total pacifist.

Peace out

Whenever there's an argument, he just says 'peace out' and walks away.