Wordiyopac
LatinVariants
pacpaxpacpeac
Related Roots
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About This Root
From Latin pāx, pācis (peace). Produces peace (via Old French pais), pacific (peace-making — also the name of the 'peaceful' ocean), pacify (make peaceful), pacifist (one who advocates peace), and appease (bring to peace). The Pax Romana was the famous Roman 'peace.'
Associated Words
appease
To calm or pacify by satisfying demands; to relieve anger or conflict
GREC2
pacific
Calm and peaceful; the Pacific Ocean
IELTSA2
pacifist
A person who opposes war and violence; relating to pacifism
GREB2
pacify
To calm or appease; to bring peace to a place
IELTSGREB2
peace
A state of tranquility; absence of war or conflict; freedom from disturbing thoughts
NGSL 2kA1
peaceful
Free from war or disturbance; calm and quiet
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