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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pacification

/pəsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does pacification mean?

noun

The act of making someone or something peaceful, or the state of being peaceful. A process of making a place or situation calm and peaceful, often through the use of force or persuasion.

Example

"The government's efforts at pacification were met with resistance from the local population."

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