eirenicon

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UK/aɪˈɹiːnɪkɒn/

noun

A proposal to resolve disputes and reconcile differences in order to advance peace, strengthen or establish unity, or foster solidarity, usually in a modus vivendi.

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Meanings

nouneirenicon (plural eirenicons or eirenica)

plural eirenicons · plural eirenica

  1. A proposal to resolve disputes and reconcile differences in order to advance peace, strengthen or establish unity, or foster solidarity, usually in a modus vivendi.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekεἰρηνικόν
  2. Englisheirenicon

From Ancient Greek εἰρηνικόν (eirēnikón), neuter form of εἰρηνικός (eirēnikós), from εἰρήνη (eirḗnē, “peace”).

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APA

eirenicon. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/eirenicon

MLA

“eirenicon.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/eirenicon. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “eirenicon,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/eirenicon.

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