Etymology

pacifism

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Today it means: The conviction that it is morally wrong to settle disputes (especially between countries) by war or other violent means. Full definition →

First used c. 1900French pacifisme
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  1. French · derived frompacifisme
  2. English todaypacifism

From French pacifisme, from pacifique; pacific + -ism.

First known use, by meaning

  • from c. 1900 The conviction that it is morally wrong to settle disputes (especially between countries) by war or other violent means.

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