CEFR C2

pacification

noun

Meaning

The act of bringing peace or calm to a situation, often by suppressing conflict or resistance.

Examples

The diplomat focused on the pacification of the warring factions to allow for humanitarian aid.
Critics argued that the military's strategy was less about true peace and more about the forced pacification of the local population.

Synonyms: calming, appeasement, conciliation, subjugation

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pacification (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌpæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definition

The act of bringing peace or calm to a situation, often by suppressing conflict or resistance.

Examples

The diplomat focused on the pacification of the warring factions to allow for humanitarian aid.
Critics argued that the military's strategy was less about true peace and more about the forced pacification of the local population.
The new treaty was intended to lead to the pacification of the entire province.

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