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Definition of pacifism

pacifism

/ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪz.əm/
pac · i · fism
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Adjective:pacifist
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pacifism Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The belief that war and violence are unjustifiable and that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means.

Example

"His commitment to pacifism led him to register as a conscientious objector during the conflict."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1901 by French peace campaigner Émile Arnaud as "pacifisme," derived from Latin "pacificus" (peacemaking), from "pax" (peace) and "facere" (to make).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pacifism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pacifism
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