irenics

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noun

Synonym of irenicism (“behaviour or belief that tends to resolve disputes between denominations or religions”).

Similar
irenicism
Opposite
polemics
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Meanings

nounirenics (uncountable)
  1. uncountableSynonym of irenicism (“behaviour or belief that tends to resolve disputes between denominations or religions”).

    Synonyms: irenicism · Antonyms: polemics

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of irenicism (“behaviour or belief that tends to resolve disputes between denominations or religions”).

Similar
irenicism
Opposite
polemics
Also see
irenicism

Origin

From irenic + -s.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

sericinsirenic
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APA

irenics. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/irenics

MLA

“irenics.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/irenics. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “irenics,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/irenics.

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