Peace Studies Terminology

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

  • The pacifistic approach to conflict resolution focuses on peaceful negotiations and diplomacy.
  • She has always been a pacifistic person, preferring to avoid confrontation whenever possible.
  • Some people see pacifistic individuals as 'hippies' or 'tree-huggers'.
  • His pacifistic nature was like a calming presence in the midst of chaos.