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Nonviolence (Noun)

Meaning

Peaceful resistance to a government by fasting or refusing to cooperate.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • Martin Luther King Jr advocated for nonviolence as the most effective means of achieving civil rights in America.
  • The activist chose nonviolence as her method of protest, using hunger strikes to draw attention to her cause.
  • His philosophy of nonviolence was instrumental in bringing an end to British rule in India without resorting to bloodshed.
  • The students were trained in nonviolence by a veteran civil rights leader to prepare them for their peaceful protests.
  • As a leading figure in the peaceful resistance movement, she championed nonviolence as the path to a better future for her country.

Synonyms

  • Passive Resistance
  • Nonviolent Resistance

Hypernyms

  • Direct Action

Hyponyms

  • Satyagraha
  • Hunger Strike

Related Words

  • Nonviolent (adjective)
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