passivism
/ˈpæsɪvɪzəm/
noun
- The belief or practice of opposing violence and war through peaceful means, such as refusing to fight or using nonviolent resistance.
- Her commitment to passivism led her to join peaceful protests instead of enlisting in the military.
- Many followers of passivism believe that dialogue and diplomacy can solve conflicts without bloodshed.
- The philosophy of passivism inspired the civil rights movement's use of sit-ins and marches.
- A passive or inactive attitude; a tendency to accept things without trying to change them.
- His passivism at work meant he never spoke up about unfair policies.
- The team's passivism during the game cost them the championship.
- She criticized the government's passivism in the face of environmental crises.
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