non-violence

A form of nonviolence — A philosophy that rejects the use of violence, and instead seeks to bring about change through peaceful responses even to violent acts.

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Meanings

nounnon-violence (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of nonviolence.
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non-violence. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/non-violence

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