pacifism
/ˈpæsɪfɪzəm/ noun C2- The conviction that it is morally wrong to settle disputes (especially between countries) by war or other violent means.
- The ethical avoidance of inflicting harm on others in one's daily life.
- The combination of the above two philosophical viewpoints.
- The additional challenge of winning a game without harming any enemy characters.
Plural pacifisms
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