Pax
/pæks/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A state of peace or a period of peace.
The Pax Romana was a long period of relative peace within the Roman Empire.
A peace treaty or agreement.
The nations signed a pax to end the lengthy conflict.
An informal agreement or understanding between parties.
The schools reached a pax to collaborate on community service projects.
abbreviation
Short for 'pax', meaning 'passenger' used in travel contexts.
The airline reported a full load of 150 pax for the flight.
Used in hospitality or tourism to denote the number of people in a booking.
The villa can accommodate 10 pax comfortably.
Etymology
From Latin 'pax' meaning peace.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pax Americana
A term describing the dominance of the United States in global affairs.
pax Romana
A period of relative peace in the Roman Empire.
Related Words
peace
A state of tranquility or quiet.
calm
The absence of agitation or strong emotion.
Slang Meanings
A group of people traveling together in a hospitality context.
We've got a large pax heading to the theme park this weekend.
Slang for a passenger count in the travel industry.
We need to finalize the pax numbers for the flight.