pacifism in German
pacifism in German is Pazifismus — pacifism means 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.
pacifism in German
Pazifismus
The conviction that it is morally wrong to settle disputes (especially between countries) by war or other violent means. [from c. 1900]
What does "pacifism" mean?
- 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.
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noun The belief that using violence or war to settle conflicts, especially between nations, is wrong.
"I am not only a pacifist but a militant pacifist. I am willing to fight for peace. Nothing will end war unless the people themselves refuse to go to war."
- noun A personal commitment to avoiding harm to other people in everyday life.
- noun A belief that joins opposition to war with a personal commitment to avoiding harm to others.
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pacifism in a sentence
- I am not only a pacifist but a militant pacifist. I am willing to fight for peace. Nothing will end war unless the people themselves refuse to go to war.
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What is "pacifism" in German?
"pacifism" in German is Pazifismus. pacifism means: 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.
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