pax

¹

[ paks, pahks ]

noun

1. Ecclesiastical. kiss of peace.
2. (initial capital letter) a period in history marked by the absence of major wars, usually imposed by a predominant nation.

Pax

²

[ paks, pahks ]

noun

1. the Roman goddess of peace.

PAX

³

1. private automatic exchange.

PAX

¹

abbreviation for

1. private automatic exchange

Pax

²

/ pæks /

noun

1. the Roman goddess of peace Greek counterpartIrene
2. a period of general peace, esp one in which there is one dominant nation

pax

³

/ pæks /

noun

1. RC Church
   1. a greeting signifying Christian love transmitted from one to another of those assisting at the Eucharist; kiss of peace
   2. a small metal or ivory plate, often with a representation of the Crucifixion, formerly used to convey the kiss of peace from the celebrant at Mass to those attending it, who kissed the plate in turn

interjection

1. slang:school.
   a call signalling an end to hostilities or claiming immunity from the rules of a game: usually accompanied by a crossing of the fingers

Word History and Origins

Origin of pax¹

1325–75; Middle English < Latin: peace

Word History and Origins

Origin of pax¹

Latin: peace

Origin of pax²

Latin: peace

Example Sentences

Wim Zwijnenburg, an environmental expert from the Pax for Peace organisation, reviewed the satellite-based radar data and warned of the impact of Israel’s bombing.

From BBC

Zwijnenburg, from the Pax for Peace organisation, however, has warned of the impact of Israel’s military campaign on civilians and the populated areas.

From BBC

Born without the ability to transform, which effectively determines which robotic beings are relegated to manual labor jobs, Orion Pax and D-16 have little hope of ever being more than invisible cogs in the machine.

From Los Angeles Times

Wim Zwijnenburg, an environmental expert from the Pax for Peace organisation, confirmed that wastewater appeared to be heading into the sea from nearby crowded camps, after examining the satellite pictures.

From BBC

Oscar winners Jolie and Pitt also share kids Maddox, 23; Pax, 20; Zahara, 19; and twins Knox and Vivienne, 16.

From Los Angeles Times