Pax Britannica

[ bri-tan-i-kuh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a peace imposed by Great Britain upon hostile nations, especially in the 19th century.

1895–1900; < Latin: British peace

Reader: Then you will contend that the Pax Britannica is a useless encumbrance?

For the first time in its history, India was firmly united under one rule—the rule of the Pax Britannica.

Pax Britannica has been one of the greatest boons that the West has conferred upon the East.

The ægis of the pax Britannica—if you will pardon the expression—was over me.

But this stupendous conflict shows that the "Pax Britannica" has not succeeded in averting wars.

April 21, 2024absquatulate

[ab-skwoch-uh-leyt ]

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