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Definition of pacifistic

pacifistic

/ˌpæsɪˈfɪstɪk/
pac · i · fis · tic
Adverb:pacifistically
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1

Relating to or characteristic of pacifism or pacifists; advocating peace and opposing war or violence as a means of settling disputes.

Example

"The organization maintained a strictly pacifistic stance throughout the diplomatic crisis, urging both nations to negotiate."

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• Rhymes for pacifistic

• Nearby Words

pacifier
pacifism
pacifist
pacifistic
pacify
pacing
pack

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 20th century from 'pacifist' plus '-ic', ultimately tracing back to Latin 'pacificus' ('peacemaking'), from 'pax' ('peace') and 'facere' ('to make').

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