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- [pas-uh-fiz-uh m]
- /ˈpæs əˌfɪz əm/
- /ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪ.zəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pas-uh-fiz-uh m]
- /ˈpæs əˌfɪz əm/
Definitions of pacifism word
- noun pacifism opposition to war or violence of any kind. 1
- noun pacifism refusal to engage in military activity because of one's principles or beliefs. 1
- noun pacifism the principle or policy that all differences among nations should be adjusted without recourse to war. 1
- noun pacifism non-violent or anti-war beliefs 1
- uncountable noun pacifism Pacifism is the belief that war and violence are always wrong. 0
- noun pacifism the belief that violence of any kind is unjustifiable and that one should not participate in war 0
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Origin of pacifism
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
1905-10; < pacifisme. See pacific, -ism
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Parts of speech for Pacifism
noun
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preposition
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pacifism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pacifism
noun pacifism
- nonaggression — abstention from aggression, especially by a nation.
- nonviolence — absence or lack of violence; state or condition of avoiding violence.
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