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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pacifism

/ˈpæsɪfɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does pacifism mean?

noun

The advocacy of peaceful conflict resolution and opposition to war and violence. A policy of nonresistance to aggression or attack.

Example

"The pacifist movement gained momentum in the years leading up to World War II."

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