nonviolence

[ non-vahy-uh-luh ns ]
/ nɒnˈvaɪ ə ləns /
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noun

absence or lack of violence; state or condition of avoiding violence.
the policy, practice, or technique of refraining from the use of violence, especially when reacting to or protesting against oppression, injustice, discrimination, or the like.

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Origin of nonviolence

First recorded in 1915–20; non- + violence

Words nearby nonviolence

nonvenomous, nonverbal, nonverbal communication, nonviable, nonvintage, nonviolence, nonviolent, nonviolent resistance, nonviscous, nonvital pulp, nonvolatile
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Words related to nonviolence

pacification, pacifism, passiveness, passivity

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British Dictionary definitions for nonviolence

nonviolence
/ (nɒnˈvaɪələns) /

noun

abstention from the use of physical force to achieve goals

Derived forms of nonviolence

nonviolent, adjective
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