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Definition of pacifist

pacifist

/ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪst/
pac · i · fist
Adverb:pacifistically
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Plural:pacifists
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Adjective:pacifistic
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• noun

1

A person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable and that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means.

Example

"As a lifelong pacifist, she dedicated her career to international mediation and conflict resolution."

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• adjective

1

Holding the belief that war and violence are unjustifiable; relating to or characteristic of pacifism or pacifists.

Example

"The organization maintained a strictly pacifist stance throughout the international diplomatic crisis."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 20th century from French 'pacifiste', coined by French peace campaigner Émile Arnaud in 1901 from 'pacifique' (peaceful), ultimately from Latin 'pax' (peace) and 'facere' (to make).

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