Noun: pacificism pu'si-fi,si-zum
- The doctrine that all violence is unjustifiable
"His pacificism led him to become a conscientious objector during the war";
- pacifism, passivism
- The belief that all international disputes can be settled by arbitration
"Her pacificism led her to oppose all forms of military intervention";
- pacifism
Derived forms: pacificisms
Type of: belief, doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought
Encyclopedia: Pacificism