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   pacific

   /pəˈsɪfɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. peaceful in character or intent: "a pacific gesture" Similar peace-lovingpeaceablepacifistanti-warnon-violentnon-aggressivenon-belligerentnon-combativeconflict-freemildgentleequabledovelikedovishrare:pacifisticconciliatorypeacemakingplacatoryplacatingpropitiatoryappeasingmollifyingcalmingmediatorymediatingdiplomaticpeacebuildingrare:irenicOpposite hostileaggressivebelligerentwarmongering
   • 2. relating to the Pacific Ocean: "the Pacific War"

   noun

   • 1. short for Pacific Ocean
   • 2. a steam locomotive of 4-6-2 wheel arrangement.

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from French pacifique or Latin pacificus ‘peacemaking’, from pax, pac- ‘peace’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. pacifically adverb

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPACIFIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of pacific as an adjective, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Pacific can mean tending to lessen conflict, mild, or related to the Pacific Ocean.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPACIFIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Definition of pacific adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Pacific can be a noun for the ocean or an adjective for peaceful or related to the ocean. Learn the meanings, synonyms, and usage of pacific and pacifism from various sources.

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   Pacific has multiple meanings and origins, including adjective for calm or peaceful, and noun for the Pacific Ocean or its people. Learn more about its history, pronunciation, frequency and related words in OED.