noun
- Plural of pacificism; beliefs, doctrines, or movements advocating peace and the rejection of war or violence as a means of resolving conflicts.
Usage: Usually used in academic, historical, or political contexts; Often refers to organized movements or philosophical positions rather than individual acts
Examples
- Various pacificisms emerged during the 20th century in response to world wars.
- The conference examined different pacificisms across cultures and time periods.
- Religious pacificisms have long influenced social movements for peace.
- Scholars debated the effectiveness of competing pacificisms in preventing conflict.
- The rise of pacificisms in the 1960s reflected growing opposition to military intervention.