pacifism — the belief that war and violence are unjustifiable and that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the belief that war and violence are unjustifiable and that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpæsɪfɪzəm/
Korean meaning: 전쟁과 폭력을 반대하고 모든 분쟁을 평화적 수단으로 해결해야 한다는 신념
Korean pronunciation: 패-시-피-즘 (강세: 패)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's pacifism was so strong that she refused to even kill mosquitoes.
- The country's pacifism was tested when neighboring nations began conflicts.
- His pacifism didn't stop him from being aggressive in video games.
pacifism
NOUN//ˈpæsɪfɪzəm//
the belief that war and violence are unjustifiable and that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means
Peaceful mediator stops violent confrontation
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Pacifism bridges activism and idealism
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라틴어 'pacificus(평화를 만드는)'에서 유래. 19세기 초 프랑스어 'pacifisme'을 거쳐 영어로 들어왔으며, 평화운동이 활발해진 시기와 함께 널리 사용되기 시작했다.
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“My grandmother's pacifism was so strong that she refused to even kill mosquitoes.”
“The country's pacifism was tested when neighboring nations began conflicts.”
“His pacifism didn't stop him from being aggressive in video games.”
“Many young people embraced pacifism during the anti-war protests.”
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