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[ adjective ] inclined or disposed to peace

Synonyms

peace-loving

Examples

"they met in a peaceable spirit" "peace-loving citizens"

Used in print

(John Michael Ray, "Rhode Island's Reactions...)

He spoke of his desire to promote the abolition of slavery by peaceable means and he compared John_Brown of Harper_'s_Ferry to the John_Brown of Rhode_Island 's colonial period .

Related terms

peaceful

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[ adjective ] disposed to peace or of a peaceful nature

Synonyms

pacific

Examples

"the pacific temper seeks to settle disputes on grounds of justice rather than by force" "a quiet and peaceable person" "in a peaceable and orderly manner"

Related terms

peaceful

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