pacifistic
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- adjective
- /ˌpæsɪˈfɪstɪk/
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pacifista
- While both countries are indeed highly dependent on foreign markets and imports of raw materials, they are considerably more pacifistic than many other countries, such as Singapore, Korea, or even Sweden, that are similarly dependent on trade.
- more pacifistic
Examples
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As I note elsewhere in this thread, I am, through religious conviction, of a pacifistic bent.
Blog text (27) -
The party then split and the pacifistic and more socialistic left wingers joined a new party, the USPD.
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I have pacifistic leanings.
Blog text (27) -
In turn, other Central Americans often view Costa Ricans as snobbish, pro-gringo, and pacifistic to the point of cowardice.
Academic text (1998) -
Many activists advocate for a pacifistic approach to resolving conflicts through dialogue rather than violence.
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His pacifistic beliefs led him to refuse military service during the war.
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The movement promoted a pacifistic philosophy, emphasizing the importance of peace in society.
Synonyms
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Not using violence when protesting or solving a conflict
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Wanting peace and avoiding violence or fights
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Not supporting war or violence and preferring peaceful solutions
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Calm and not wanting to fight or argue
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Opposed to war and supporting actions that promote peace
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Prefer peaceful policies and oppose military action
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Being calm and peaceful and trying to avoid fights
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Calm and gentle, not likely to attack or fight
Prefers solving conflicts by talking and making agreements rather than by fighting
Calm and not wanting to fight or argue
Not aggressive and wants peace
Free from war or fighting and focused on peace
Antonyms
How Peaceful
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Etymology
Pacifistic comes from the Latin root pax meaning 'peace', the same root you see in peace and pacify. So pacifistic describes someone who favors peace and is strongly against war and violence.