peaceful coexistence

American  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of peaceful coexistence

1915–20; often as translation of Russian mírnoe sosushchestvovánie

Example Sentences

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peaceful coexistence

Ministry official Park Sung-ryeol told AFP events such as the festival helped raise awareness of South Korea's pursuit for "peaceful coexistence, a yearning for peace."

From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026

There is no evidence of violent conflict, and locals and newcomers were sometimes buried together, suggesting peaceful coexistence.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 21, 2026

In 1927 he and his wife moved to Palestine, where they helped found a kibbutz and advocated for peaceful coexistence with Arab neighbors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026

Jorge Rodriguez said the interim government was releasing them in the interest of "national unity and peaceful coexistence".

From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2026

His ambition was to protect the South American Indians and preserve their culture, striving for a peaceful coexistence.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple