antipacifism
|an-ti-pac-i-fism|
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/ˌæn.tiˈpæs.ɪf.ɪzəm/
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/ˌæn.tɪˈpæs.ɪ.fɪ.zəm/
opposition to pacifism
Etymology
'antipacifism' originates from a combination of the prefix 'anti-' (from Greek 'anti', meaning 'against') and 'pacifism' (from French 'pacifisme', ultimately from Latin 'pax' meaning 'peace').
'antipacifism' was formed in English by attaching the prefix 'anti-' to the existing noun 'pacifism'. 'Pacifism' itself came into modern European languages via French 'pacifisme', which traces back to Latin roots related to 'pax'/'pacificus'.
Initially coined simply to denote being 'against pacifism', the term has retained that core meaning, referring to opposition to pacifist doctrines or attitudes.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
opposition to pacifism; the belief or stance that rejects pacifist principles and may support the use of force or war when deemed necessary.
His antipacifism became clear when he argued that military intervention was sometimes necessary.
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Last updated: 2025/09/05 20:28