pacifism
Collocations
4ADJ.
ardent, unrealistic, untenable
VERB + PACIFISM
believe, tend
PREP.
from, in, towards
ADV.
also, only
Definitions
noun
The support of peace, specifically:
I am not only a pacifist but a militant pacifist. I am willing to fight for peace. Nothing will end war unless the people themselves refuse to go to war.
The individual pacifist (who may or may not follow a particular religion) can for example support voluntary euthanasia while at the same time retaining a consistent view about how to approach issues surrounding violent conflict and the common good. Although such issues raise complex ethical dilemmas, for some, pacifism can accomodate^([sic]) the possibility of killing in certain circumstances.
The support of peace, specifically:
Pacifism forbids us from killing would-be murderers in self-defense, but terrorism permits us to slit the throat of a 17-year-old working a night shift at the zoo.[…]Pacifism also has the modal implication that no possible wrongful aggressor can be permissibly harmed, even in possible worlds where doing so is the only feasible means of saving oneself or others.
The support of peace, specifically:
The additional challenge of winning a game without harming any enemy characters.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — the belief that all international disputes can be settled by
noun — the doctrine that all violence is unjustifiable
- pacificism
- passivism
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
6I am not only a pacifist but a militant pacifist. I am willing to fight for peace. Nothing will end war unless the people themselves refuse to go to war.
WiktionaryThe individual pacifist (who may or may not follow a particular religion) can for example support voluntary euthanasia while at the same time retaining a consistent view about how to approach issues s
WiktionaryPacifism forbids us from killing would-be murderers in self-defense, but terrorism permits us to slit the throat of a 17-year-old working a night shift at the zoo.[…]Pacifism also has the modal implic
WiktionaryHaving a universal auxiliary language is something worth fighting for. Likely, however, most Esperantists tend towards pacifism.
Tatoeba · #5198823I do not believe in pacifism.
Tatoeba · #5607313I am a fan of pacifism.
Tatoeba · #5608594