pacifism
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for pacifism, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Support for peace: the belief that settling disputes, especially between nations, through war or violence is morally wrong; the practice of avoiding harm to others in daily life; or a combination of both views.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
pacificism
passivism
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Etymology
Borrowed from French pacifisme, from pacifique — or, analysed within English, formed from pacific and -ism.
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