Pacifism

/pˈæsɪfˌɪzəm/

/ˈpæsɪˌfɪzəm/

Pacifism

the doctrine that all violence is unjustifiable

synonyms : pacificism

the belief that all international disputes can be settled by arbitration

synonyms : pacificism

Examples

1. Jainism advocates nonviolence and pacifism as a fundamental ethical principle.

2. His version of pacifism was one of preparedness.

3. Pacifism, he's not fighting.

4. However, years of pacifism, isolationism and non-interventionism had caused the US Navy and Army to lag behind.