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非暴力 — meaning in English

hibōryoku

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English meaning

  • nonviolence noun A philosophy or practice of pursuing change through peaceful means rather than force.
  • pacific adj Calm and peaceful.

Senses

非暴力 is used for these senses in English:

  • nonviolence A philosophy that rejects the use of violence, and instead seeks to bring about change through peaceful responses even to violent acts.
  • pacific Preferring peace by nature; avoiding violence.

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.

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