pacifism

[US]/'pæsɪfɪz(ə)m/
[UK]/'pæsɪfɪzəm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. belief in peaceful resolution of conflicts, opposition to war
n. pacifist

Example Sentences

She is a strong advocate for pacifism.

Many activists believe in the principles of pacifism.

Pacifism is often associated with non-violent resistance.

Pacifism promotes the idea of resolving conflicts through peaceful means.

Some people view pacifism as a naive approach to global issues.

Her commitment to pacifism influenced many of her peers.

Pacifism emphasizes the importance of diplomacy over military action.

Real-world Examples

He remained committed to pacifism throughout his life, and was jailed in 1944 as a conscientious objector to World War II.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

They point to the decades of pacifism as decades during which Japan rose to become the second-largest economy in the world.

Source: NPR News February 2015 Compilation

During the 1870s, the pacifism that the Quakers  had nurtured began to dissolve into violence.

Source: Charming history

The danger of easy pacifism is that it is inert and self-regarding.

Source: Simon Critchley - Tragedy the Greeks and Us

Despite his pacifism Einstein was soon involved in correspondence with the US government concerning the growing conflict.

Source: Character Profile

As the mix of patriotism and pacifism in Tolstoy's work shows, literature is an inherently ambiguous medium.

Source: The Economist Culture

But the law remains controversial among members of the public, who fear it could erode Japan's post-war pacifism.

Source: CCTV Observations

American cities like Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago held annual Mother's Day services, centered on pacifism, every June 2 until about 1913.

Source: National Geographic Reading Selections

His final term as prime minister was rocked by scandal and his push for Japan to abandon pacifism was vociferously opposed by many voters.

Source: BBC Listening Collection July 2022

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