Pacifistic

Pronunciation: /pəˈsɪfɪstɪk/

Definitions of pacifistic

adjective describing someone who believes in pacifism, the belief that war and violence are unjustifiable

Example Sentences

A1 She is a pacifistic person who believes in resolving conflicts peacefully.

A2 The pacifistic approach of the organization has helped reduce violence in the community.

B1 The pacifistic protesters peacefully marched through the streets, advocating for peace.

B2 His pacifistic beliefs led him to join a non-violent resistance movement.

C1 The pacifistic leader's philosophy of non-violence inspired many to seek peaceful solutions to conflicts.

C2 Despite facing aggression, the pacifistic group remained committed to their principles of non-violence.

Examples of pacifistic in a Sentence

formal The pacifistic approach to conflict resolution focuses on peaceful negotiations and diplomacy.

informal She has always been a pacifistic person, preferring to avoid confrontation whenever possible.

slang Some people see pacifistic individuals as 'hippies' or 'tree-huggers'.

figurative His pacifistic nature was like a calming presence in the midst of chaos.

Grammatical Forms of pacifistic

• past tense: pacifisted
• plural: pacifistics
• comparative: more pacifistic
• superlative: most pacifistic
• present tense: pacifistic
• future tense: will pacifistic
• perfect tense: have pacifistic
• continuous tense: is pacifistic
• singular: pacifist
• positive degree: pacifistic
• infinitive: to pacifistic
• gerund: pacifisting
• participle: pacifistic

Origin and Evolution of pacifistic

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pacifistic' originated from the Latin word 'pax' meaning peace and the suffix '-istic' which denotes a belief or practice.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who believes in or advocates for peace as a principle, the word 'pacifistic' has evolved to also encompass a broader sense of non-violence and opposition to war.