nonviolent

adjective
UK: /ˌnɒnˈvaɪələnt/
US: /ˌnɑːnˈvaɪələnt/

  1. Using peaceful methods to achieve political or social change; without violence.

    1. The protest was nonviolent.
    2. They promote nonviolent resistance even in the face of oppression.

  2. Opposed to violence as a matter of principle; advocating peace.

    1. He is a nonviolent person.
    2. The organization is committed to nonviolent solutions to conflict.

Synonyms

peaceful pacifist
nonviolent noun

  1. The practice of using peaceful methods to achieve political or social change.

    1. She believes in nonviolent action.
    2. Nonviolent protest is a powerful way to make a statement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nonviolent" in English means: Using peaceful methods to achieve political or social change; without violence., Opposed to violence as a matter of principle; advocating peace..

The phonetic transcription of "nonviolent" is /ˌnɒnˈvaɪələnt/ in British English and /ˌnɑːnˈvaɪələnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nonviolent": peaceful, pacifist.

Example usage of "nonviolent": "The protest was nonviolent.". More examples on the page.