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nonviolence in German

nonviolence in German is Gewaltfreiheit, Gewaltlosigkeit — nonviolence means a philosophy or practice of pursuing change through peaceful means rather than force.

nonviolence in German

Gewaltfreiheit
noun
A philosophy that rejects the use of violence, and instead seeks to bring about change through peaceful responses even to violent acts.
Gewaltlosigkeit
noun
A philosophy that rejects the use of violence, and instead seeks to bring about change through peaceful responses even to violent acts.

What does "nonviolence" mean?

  1. noun A philosophy or practice of pursuing change through peaceful means rather than force.
    "Gandhi's campaign of nonviolence helped bring an end to British colonial rule in India."
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nonviolence in a sentence

  • Gandhi's campaign of nonviolence helped bring an end to British colonial rule in India.
  • The activists committed to nonviolence even when faced with police aggression.

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What is "nonviolence" in German?

"nonviolence" in German is Gewaltfreiheit, Gewaltlosigkeit. nonviolence means: A philosophy or practice of pursuing change through peaceful means rather than force.

How do you use "nonviolence" in a sentence?

Example: "Gandhi's campaign of nonviolence helped bring an end to British colonial rule in India." In German, "nonviolence" is Gewaltfreiheit, Gewaltlosigkeit.

Are there other ways to say "nonviolence" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "nonviolence": Gewaltfreiheit, Gewaltlosigkeit.

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