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pacifism
Pacifism (noun) means Support for peace: the belief that settling disputes, especially between nations, through war or violence is morally wrong; the practice of avoiding harm to others in daily life; or a combination of both views.
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1
Support for peace: the belief that settling disputes, especially between nations, through war or violence is morally wrong; the practice of avoiding harm to others in daily life; or a combination of both views.
2
The belief that using violence or war to settle conflicts, especially between nations, is wrong.
"I am not only a pacifist but a militant pacifist. I am willing to fight for peace. Nothing will end war unless the people themselves refuse to go to war."
— Albert Einstein, (famous quote) (1931)
3
A personal commitment to avoiding harm to other people in everyday life.
4
A belief that joins opposition to war with a personal commitment to avoiding harm to others.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French pacifisme, from pacifique — or, analysed within English, formed from pacific and -ism.
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pacificism
passivism
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What is the meaning of pacifism?
"pacifism" (noun) means support for peace: the belief that settling disputes, especially between nations, through war or violence is morally wrong; the practice of avoiding harm to others in daily life; or a combination of both views.
What is another word for pacifism?
Other words for "pacifism" include pacificism, passivism.
What is the opposite of pacifism?
The opposite of "pacifism" is militarism.
What are the different meanings of pacifism?
"pacifism" has 3 main meanings: 1. Support for peace: the belief that settling disputes, especially between nations, through war or violence is morally wrong; the practice of avoiding harm to others in daily life; or a combination of both views; 2. The belief that using violence or war to settle conflicts, especially between nations, is wrong; 3. A personal commitment to avoiding harm to other people in everyday life.
