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

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

"Whether it's peaceful coexistence or permanent confrontation, we are ready for either, and the choice is not ours to make."

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

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

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

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

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson