1. the belief that war and violence are morally wrong and that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means

Examples

• His pacificism led him to refuse military service during the war.
• The religious community embraced pacificism as a core principle.
• She wrote extensively about pacificism and conflict resolution.
• The movement promoted pacificism as an alternative to armed resistance.
• Many philosophers have debated the practical implications of pacificism.
• The organization’s pacificism influenced its approach to international relations.