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

Such relocations are a last resort when human activities or climate change threaten the survival of wildlife or peaceful coexistence with humans, say conservationists.

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But this isn’t a peaceful coexistence.

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According to a Chinese defense ministry readout of their meeting in Malaysia, Dong had told Hegseth the countries should "strengthen policy-level dialogue to enhance trust and dispel uncertainty", and build a bilateral military relationship "characterised by equality, respect, peaceful coexistence and stable positive momentum."

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He said they should also "strengthen policy-level dialogue to enhance trust and dispel uncertainty", and build a bilateral military relationship "characterised by equality, respect, peaceful coexistence and stable positive momentum".

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Mockery gives us a way to express our sorrow at what is happening to the American value of peaceful coexistence, while lightening the mood.

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