Pacification

Pronunciation: /ˌpæs.ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of pacification

noun the act of pacifying or the state of being pacified; appeasement or calmness

Example Sentences

A1 The pacification of the neighborhood brought peace and harmony.

A2 The pacification of the protesters was achieved through peaceful negotiations.

B1 The government's pacification efforts in the region were met with mixed reactions.

B2 The pacification of the warring factions required a delicate balance of diplomacy and force.

C1 The pacification of the rebel stronghold was a complex operation that took months to plan.

C2 The pacification of the hostile territory was a turning point in the long-standing conflict.

Examples of pacification in a Sentence

formal The pacification of the region was achieved through diplomatic negotiations.

informal The pacification process in the neighborhood has helped improve safety and reduce crime.

slang The cops are trying to pacify the situation before things get out of hand.

figurative The pacification of his anger was evident in his calm demeanor.

Grammatical Forms of pacification

• past tense: pacified
• plural: pacifications
• comparative: more pacifying
• superlative: most pacifying
• present tense: pacifies
• future tense: will pacify
• perfect tense: have pacified
• continuous tense: is pacifying
• singular: pacification
• positive degree: pacify
• infinitive: to pacify
• gerund: pacifying
• participle: pacified

Origin and Evolution of pacification

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pacification' originated from the Latin word 'pacificare', which is derived from 'pax' meaning 'peace' and 'facere' meaning 'to make'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of making peace or calming unrest, the meaning of 'pacification' has evolved to also include the act of subduing or quelling resistance through force or coercion.