pacificism

noun

pa·​cif·​i·​cism pə-ˈsi-fə-ˌsi-zəm How to pronounce pacificism (audio)
Synonyms of pacificismnext
pacificist noun

Examples of pacificism in a Sentence

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Holding fast to pacificism could contribute to a massacre. Carol Quillen, Time, 21 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pacificism was in 1910

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“Pacificism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pacificism. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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