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pacifistic

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pac⋅i⋅fis⋅tic

  [pas-uh-fis-tik]
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–adjective
of or pertaining to pacifism or pacifists.
Origin:
1925–30; pacif(ic) + -istic

Related forms:
pac⋅i⋅fis⋅ti⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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pac·i·fism   (pās'ə-fĭz'əm)   
n.  

  1. The belief that disputes between nations should and can be settled peacefully.

    1. Opposition to war or violence as a means of resolving disputes.

    2. Such opposition demonstrated by refusal to participate in military action.


[French pacifisme, from pacifique, pacific; see pacific.]
pac'i·fist n., pac'i·fis'tic adj., pac'i·fis'ti·cal·ly adv.
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