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rauha — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • pax noun Peace, or a truce, especially a period of stability enforced by a dominant power.
  • peace noun A state of calm with no war, fighting, or serious conflict.
  • privacy noun The state of being free from observation or intrusion by others.
  • repose noun A state of rest or calm, especially after activity, or a period of sleep.
  • rest noun Relief from work or activity, especially by sleeping or relaxing.

Senses

rauha is used for these senses in English:

  • pax (UK, dated, school slang) A cry for peace or truce in children's games.
  • peace A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony. For instance, a state free from civil disturbance.
  • peace Harmony in personal relations.
  • peace A state free of war, in particular war between different countries.
  • privacy (uncountable) Freedom from unwanted or undue disturbance of one's private life.
  • repose (uncountable) The state of being peacefully inactive or relaxed, or being free from disturbances or worries; calmness, ease, peace, quietness.
  • rest (uncountable) Peace; freedom from worry, anxiety, annoyances; tranquility.

pax — full definition

  1. noun Peace, or a truce, especially a period of stability enforced by a dominant power.
  2. noun (informal, aviation) A passenger, or passengers collectively.

peace — full definition

  1. noun A state of calm with no war, fighting, or serious conflict.
  2. noun A personal sense of calm, free from worry or inner conflict.
  3. intj Used to tell someone to be quiet, or as a casual way of saying goodbye.

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