Main Entry:

pax

Pronunciation:

\ˈpaks, ˈpäks\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Latin, peace — more at peace

Date:

14th century

1: a tablet decorated with a sacred figure (as of Christ) and sometimes ceremonially kissed by participants at mass2: the kiss of peace in the Mass3: peace ; especially capitalized : a period of general stability in international affairs under the influence of dominant military power —usually used in combination with a latinized name <Pax Americana>