noun
nonviolence
Nonviolence (noun) means a philosophy or practice of pursuing change through peaceful means rather than force. Example: “Gandhi's campaign of nonviolence helped bring an end to British colonial rule in India.”
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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."
"The activists committed to nonviolence even when faced with police aggression."
How to use nonviolence
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe belief in achieving goals through peaceful protest and refusal to use violence, even in response to violence.
Common pairings
principle of nonviolence
nonviolence movement
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Word forms
- Plural
- nonviolences
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Etymology
From non- plus violence.
Synonyms
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passive resistance
nonviolent resistance
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What does “nonviolence” mean?
The word “nonviolence” means a philosophy or practice of pursuing change through peaceful means rather than force. In plain terms, the belief in achieving goals through peaceful protest and refusal to use violence, even in response to violence.
How do you use “nonviolence” in a sentence?
Here is “nonviolence” used in a sentence: “Gandhi's campaign of nonviolence helped bring an end to British colonial rule in India.”
What part of speech is “nonviolence”?
“Nonviolence” is a noun.
What is the meaning of nonviolence?
"nonviolence" (noun) means a philosophy or practice of pursuing change through peaceful means rather than force.
