self-pacification
|self-pac-i-fi-ca-tion|
C1
/sɛlf ˌpæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
calming oneself
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-pacification' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'pacification', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'pacification' comes from Latin 'pacificare', meaning 'to make peace'.
Historical Evolution
'pacification' changed from the Latin word 'pacificare' and eventually became the modern English word 'pacification'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'pacification' meant 'to make peace', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'calming or bringing peace'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of calming oneself or achieving a state of peace within oneself.
Meditation is a common method of self-pacification.
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Last updated: 2025/02/14 09:47