Meaning & Definition of word "Pax"
Pax
/pæks/
noun:
- 1. A state of peace or a period of peace.
- Example: The Pax Romana was a long period of relative peace within the Roman Empire.
- 2. A peace treaty or agreement.
- Example: The nations signed a pax to end the lengthy conflict.
- 3. An informal agreement or understanding between parties.
- Example: The schools reached a pax to collaborate on community service projects.
abbreviation:
- 1. Short for 'pax', meaning 'passenger' used in travel contexts.
- Example: The airline reported a full load of 150 pax for the flight.
- 2. Used in hospitality or tourism to denote the number of people in a booking.
- Example: 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 of pax
Meaning: A group of people traveling together in a hospitality context.
● Example Sentence: We've got a large pax heading to the theme park this weekend.
Meaning: Slang for a passenger count in the travel industry.
● Example Sentence: We need to finalize the pax numbers for the flight.