Definition of Nonviolence
Nonviolence
non·vi·o·lence
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
The practice or principle of avoiding violence, especially in political or social activism.
e.g. The civil rights movement was founded on the principles of nonviolence and peaceful protest.
(noun)
the quality of using peace as a tactic to fulfill one's aims as opposed to force or violence;
e.g. They admired the nonviolence of her approach to diffusing hostility.
Translate this Word
Select a language from the dropdown and click "Translate Now" to see this word in your preferred language.
Similar Words
Opposite Words
Comments
