Relating to the belief that disputes should be resolved peacefully and that violence, war, or military force should be avoided or opposed.
1.1. Opposition to war and militarism
Describing beliefs, policies, or attitudes that oppose war, militarism, and the use of military force.
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- The diplomat's pacifistic approach favored dialogue over confrontation in resolving conflicts.
- His pacifistic beliefs led him to oppose military intervention.
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1.2. Commitment to nonviolence
Describing principles, actions, or philosophies that reject violence and favor peaceful methods of resolving disagreements.
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- aggressive
- combative
- hostile
- pugnacious
- truculent
- antagonistic
Examples
- The community embraced a pacifistic philosophy, promoting harmony and understanding.
- The organization encouraged pacifistic methods of protest and social change.
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1.3. Peaceful and conciliatory approach
Describing an approach to disagreements that emphasizes reconciliation, compromise, and the avoidance of hostility.
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- conciliatory
- irenic
- pacificatory
Antonyms
- antagonistic
- contentious
- belligerent
- hostile
Examples
- The negotiator adopted a pacifistic attitude to encourage cooperation between the opposing groups.
- Their pacifistic philosophy emphasized understanding rather than confrontation.
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- diplomatic
- conciliatory
- appeasing
- reconciliation
- mediation