peaceful coexistence

noun

1. competition without war, or a policy of peace between nations of widely differing political systems and ideologies, especially between Communist and non-Communist nations:

   peaceful coexistence between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.

Word History and Origins

Origin of peaceful coexistence¹

1915–20; often as translation of Russian mírnoe sosushchestvovánie

Example Sentences

That followed the assassinations of Robert F. Kennedy, one of his opponents, and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., who preached peaceful coexistence and equality.

From Salon

After the failed assassination of Donald Trump there was no shortage of political sermonizing and benign rhetoric calling for nonviolence and peaceful coexistence between the two major parties as though “turning down the rhetoric” was some kind of bipartisan quandary.

From Salon

It’s a mentality Xavier is more than familiar with, having devoted his life to advocating for the peaceful coexistence of mutants and humans on his home planet.

From Los Angeles Times

Xavier advocates for peaceful coexistence based on acceptance and equal rights for all.

From Los Angeles Times

The Chinese president called for mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation as the "three major principles" for US-China relations.

From BBC