pax
What is another word for pax? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Peace, or a truce, especially a period of stability enforced by a dominant power.
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How to use pax
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Pax Romana
Pax Britannica
Etymology
Directly from Latin pax, "peace" — a doublet of the English word "peace" itself.
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What does “pax” mean?
The word “pax” means peace, or a truce, especially a period of stability enforced by a dominant power. In plain terms, latin for "peace," used in historical phrases like Pax Romana, and informally for airline passengers.
How do you pronounce “pax”?
“Pax” is pronounced paks (/pæks/ in IPA).
How do you use “pax” in a sentence?
Here is “pax” used in a sentence: “Historians describe the long era of Roman stability as the Pax Romana.”
What part of speech is “pax”?
“Pax” is a noun.
Where does the word “pax” come from?
The word “pax” comes from Latin. Directly from Latin pax, "peace" — a doublet of the English word "peace" itself.
Is “pax” a common word?
“Pax” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “pax” have?
“Pax” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: peace, or a truce, especially a period of stability enforced by a dominant power.
