pacifistic

[ pas-uh-fis-tik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to pacifism or pacifists.

Other Words From

• paci·fisti·cal·ly adverb
• anti·paci·fistic adjective
• nonpac·i·fistic adjective
• semi·paci·fistic adjective
• unpac·i·fistic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pacifistic¹

First recorded in 1925–30; pacif(ic) + -istic

Example Sentences

Here he is firmly pacifistic, uninterested in adopting the squabbles and rivalries of his bitter, ailing father or the macho-machinations of his contemporaries.

From Washington Times

His father was the choir director of the First Congregational Church in Norwich, elevating the prominence of the pacifistic family.

From Los Angeles Times

“There are signs that the pacifistic but huge action of the justice march has started to change the ruling AKP’s stance. It may also have changed the wider political culture in Turkey.”

From Washington Times

To make a picture with pacifistic elements was absolutely impossible.

From The Guardian

“You’ve got people trying to walk up to them in the pastures because these people are so peaceful and pacifistic, they think the buffalo aren’t going to charge them,” said Mrs. Fischer.

From Washington Times