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Definition of pacific
1a : tending to lessen conflict : conciliatory
b : rejecting the use of force as an instrument of policy
2a : having a soothing appearance or effect
mild pacific breezes
b : mild of temper : peaceable
3 capitalized : of, relating to, bordering on, or situated near the Pacific Ocean
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The first known use of pacific was circa 1548
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