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pacifism.

The support of peace, specifically:

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpæsɪfɪzəm/
  1. The support of peace, specifically: The conviction that it is morally wrong to settle disputes (especially between countries) by war or other violent means.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The support of peace, specifically: The ethical avoidance of inflicting harm on others in one's daily life.

    countable · uncountable
  3. The support of peace, specifically: The combination of the above two philosophical viewpoints.

    countable · uncountable
  4. The additional challenge of winning a game without harming any enemy characters.

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Where this word comes from

From French pacifisme, from pacifique; pacific + -ism.

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