pacificism

English

Etymology

pacific + -ism

Noun

pacificism (usually uncountable, plural pacificisms)

  1. A moderate form of political pacifism which allows the use of violence against those seeking to commit greater violence.
  2. General ethical opposition to war or violence; pacifism broadly stated.
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