DictBridge Dictionary

nonviolence Definition and Meaning in English (nonviolence definition)

noun
Synonyms:pacifismpeacefulnessnonresistance
Quick Answer • Definition

Nonviolence definition: Nonviolence is the practice of refraining from using physical force or aggression, especially as a means of achieving political or social change.

Definitions of Nonviolence

  1. 1noun

    Nonviolence is the practice of refraining from using physical force or aggression, especially as a means of achieving political or social change.

Example Sentences

historical

“Mahatma Gandhi was a strong proponent of nonviolence.”

social activism

“The movement achieved its goals through a campaign of nonviolence.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

Explore Vocabulary by Topic

Popular Topics
All 45+ Topics
Business & FinanceCommon AnimalsBasic FoodsDaily Actions (Verbs)ClothingCommon BirdsView All Topics (45+)

Inflected Word Forms

adjectivenonviolent
adverbnonviolently

Frequently Asked Questions: Nonviolence in English

What is the meaning of Nonviolence in English?▼
Nonviolence definition: Nonviolence is the practice of refraining from using physical force or aggression, especially as a means of achieving political or social change.
How do you translate 'Nonviolence' to English?▼
'Nonviolence' translates to 'nonviolence' in English. Nonviolence definition: Nonviolence is the practice of refraining from using physical force or aggression, especially as a means of achieving political or social change.
How do you pronounce 'Nonviolence' and 'nonviolence'?▼
Listen to clear English audio pronunciation of 'Nonviolence' and native English audio speech for 'nonviolence' with bilingual sentence examples on DictBridge.

Related Vocabulary in English

All Words →

Explore contextually related English vocabulary with verified English meanings, pronunciations, and sentence usages:

namenamenamednamedneedneedneededneededneedsneedsneitherneithernervousnervousnewnewnewsnewsnextnextniceniceninenine