pacifism

English

noun
Definitions
  • The conviction that it is morally wrong to settle disputes (especially between countries) by war or other violent means.
  • (video games) The additional challenge of winning a game without attacking any enemy characters.

Etymology

Derived from French pacifisme suffix from English pacific.

Origin

English

pacific

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