Pacifism
noun
The belief that disputes should be settled in a peaceful way rather than through war or violence.
John's commitment to pacifism made him object to the war.
Often appears as...
- commitment to pacifism
- embrace pacifism
noun
The doctrine that all forms of violence, including war, are unjustifiable, and that peace should be the goal of all individuals and societies.
Her pacifism didn't allow her to support any form of conflict.
Often appears as...
- pacifism in society
- adhere to pacifism
noun
The belief that disputes should be settled in a peaceful way rather than through war or violence.
John's commitment to pacifism made him object to the war.
Often appears as...
- commitment to pacifism
- embrace pacifism
noun
The doctrine that all forms of violence, including war, are unjustifiable, and that peace should be the goal of all individuals and societies.
Her pacifism didn't allow her to support any form of conflict.
Often appears as...
- pacifism in society
- adhere to pacifism
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Peaceful Dispute Resolution
Pacifism stresses solving disagreements without fighting, ideal for discussing conflict resolution.
The mediator's pacifism helped resolve the argument without a lawsuit.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Choice
Pacifism can be a personal moral choice against violence on a small or large scale.
Even in heated debates, Martin's pacifism prevented him from shouting.
Pro Tip 3/3Political Stance
Pacifism is often linked with political beliefs that oppose military interventions.
During the campaign, she emphasized her pacifism and opposition to the war.
Pro Tip 1/3Peaceful Dispute Resolution
Pacifism stresses solving disagreements without fighting, ideal for discussing conflict resolution.
The mediator's pacifism helped resolve the argument without a lawsuit.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Choice
Pacifism can be a personal moral choice against violence on a small or large scale.
Even in heated debates, Martin's pacifism prevented him from shouting.
Pro Tip 3/3Political Stance
Pacifism is often linked with political beliefs that oppose military interventions.
During the campaign, she emphasized her pacifism and opposition to the war.
Pro Tip 1/3Peaceful Dispute Resolution
Pacifism stresses solving disagreements without fighting, ideal for discussing conflict resolution.
The mediator's pacifism helped resolve the argument without a lawsuit.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Choice
Pacifism can be a personal moral choice against violence on a small or large scale.
Even in heated debates, Martin's pacifism prevented him from shouting.
Pro Tip 3/3Political Stance
Pacifism is often linked with political beliefs that oppose military interventions.
During the campaign, she emphasized her pacifism and opposition to the war.
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Video examples
An unsung hero of the...
None of it would have been possible without the march’s chief organizer – a man named Bayard Rustin. Rustin grew up in a Quaker household, and began peacefully protesting racial segregation in high school. He remained committed to pacifism throughout his life,
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Breaking boundaries,...
of suffrage civil rights immigrant rights children's rights pacifism had Jane Addams fingerprints all over it and although she looks kind of a dour sort she actually was a huge fan of play she
Video examples
An unsung hero of the...
None of it would have been possible without the march’s chief organizer – a man named Bayard Rustin. Rustin grew up in a Quaker household, and began peacefully protesting racial segregation in high school. He remained committed to pacifism throughout his life,
Video examples
Breaking boundaries,...
of suffrage civil rights immigrant rights children's rights pacifism had Jane Addams fingerprints all over it and although she looks kind of a dour sort she actually was a huge fan of play she
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Leon Bourgeois
French Statesman
The concept of patriotism is not incompatible with that of humanity; on the contrary, let me state emphatically that he who best serves pacifism serves patriotism best. The nation is and can be no more than the vital basic unit of any international league.
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Ludwig Quidde
German Critic
Among pacifists it was above all the English who always insisted on the importance of disarmament. They said that the man in the street would not understand the kind of pacifism that neglected to demand immediate restriction of armaments.
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Adam Michnik
Polish Editor
Pacifism as a mass movement aims to avoid suffering; pacifists often say that no cause is worth suffering or dying for. The ethos of Solidarity is based on an opposite premise - that there are causes worth suffering and dying for.
Quote examples
Leon Bourgeois
French Statesman
The concept of patriotism is not incompatible with that of humanity; on the contrary, let me state emphatically that he who best serves pacifism serves patriotism best. The nation is and can be no more than the vital basic unit of any international league.
Quote examples
Ludwig Quidde
German Critic
Among pacifists it was above all the English who always insisted on the importance of disarmament. They said that the man in the street would not understand the kind of pacifism that neglected to demand immediate restriction of armaments.
Quote examples
Adam Michnik
Polish Editor
Pacifism as a mass movement aims to avoid suffering; pacifists often say that no cause is worth suffering or dying for. The ethos of Solidarity is based on an opposite premise - that there are causes worth suffering and dying for.
Example 1 of 3
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