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

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

The findings suggest that peaceful coexistence between these two apex predators depends less on the total amount of prey available and more on having a variety of prey species and access to safe escape terrain.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

South Korea has mounted a concerted push to build bridges with Pyongyang under President Lee Jae Myung, who has sought the "peaceful coexistence" of two nations still technically at war.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

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

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

Failure to contain Pauling might result in a London press conference with Linus expounding peaceful coexistence.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson