平和主義 — meaning in English

English meaning

• pacific adj Calm and peaceful.
• pacifism noun The support of peace, specifically:

Senses

平和主義 is used for these senses in English:

• pacific Preferring peace by nature; avoiding violence.
• pacifism The conviction that it is morally wrong to settle disputes (especially between countries) by war or other violent means. [from c. 1900]

pacific — full definition

1. adj Calm and peaceful.
2. adj Naturally inclined toward peace and against conflict.
3. name The Pacific Ocean, the largest ocean on Earth.

pacifism — full definition

1. noun The support of peace, specifically:
2. noun The conviction that it is morally wrong to settle disputes (especially between countries) by war or other violent means.
3. noun The ethical avoidance of inflicting harm on others in one's daily life.
4. noun The combination of the above two philosophical viewpoints.

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