noun
nonviolence
noun
1
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
Word Forms
nonviolences plural
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Etymology
From non- plus violence.