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What does pacifism mean?

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Noun
  1. The doctrine that disputes (especially between countries) should be settled without recourse to violence.
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Many came from groups associated with the Church, pacifism and anti-racism.
The socialists, following internationalism and pacifism, also argued against intervention.
She became even more outspoken in her pacifism and support of conscientious objectors.
In short, pacifism in times of war is as unpolitical as bellicism in times of peace.
The logic of this argument is that the only policy compatible with neutrality is absolute pacifism.
Nonresistant sects, notably Mennonites and Brethren, also developed active forms of pacifism such as humanitarian service for war victims.

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