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Pax Britannica
[ bri-tan-i-kuh ]
noun
- a peace imposed by Great Britain upon hostile nations, especially in the 19th century.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Pax Britannica1
1895–1900; < Latin: British peace
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Example Sentences
Reader: Then you will contend that the Pax Britannica is a useless encumbrance?
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For the first time in its history, India was firmly united under one rule—the rule of the Pax Britannica.
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Pax Britannica has been one of the greatest boons that the West has conferred upon the East.
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The ægis of the pax Britannica—if you will pardon the expression—was over me.
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But this stupendous conflict shows that the "Pax Britannica" has not succeeded in averting wars.
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