English Explanatory Dictionary

nonviolence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A philosophy that rejects the use of violence, and instead seeks to bring about change through peaceful responses even to violent acts.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

nonviolence nonviolences non-violence

Etymology

From non- + violence.

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