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peaceable in Dutch

peaceable in Dutch is vredelievend, vredig — peaceable means preferring peace to conflict, and not inclined to violence or aggression.

peaceable in Dutch

vredelievend
adj
Favouring peace rather than conflict; not aggressive, tending to avoid violence (of people, actions etc.). [from 14th c.]
vredig
adj
Characterized by peace; peaceful, tranquil. [from 14th c.]

What does "peaceable" mean?

  1. adj Preferring peace to conflict, and not inclined to violence or aggression.
    "But if you talk to people here privately, they suggest there are three possible scenarios. The first (intended to sound incredible) is that Israel’s biggest neighbour will be transformed into a peaceable, pluralist democracy."
  2. adj Full of peace; calm and quiet.
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peaceable in a sentence

  • But if you talk to people here privately, they suggest there are three possible scenarios. The first (intended to sound incredible) is that Israel’s biggest neighbour will be transformed into a peaceable, pluralist democracy.
  • But in the Muslim world we are dealing with regimes who have banished, imprisoned, silenced or neutralised all opposition, even where this is entirely peaceable.

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What is "peaceable" in Dutch?
"peaceable" in Dutch is vredelievend, vredig. peaceable means: Preferring peace to conflict, and not inclined to violence or aggression.
Are there other ways to say "peaceable" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "peaceable": vredelievend, vredig.
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