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peacelessness

UK/ˈpiːsləsnəs/

peacelessness noun: discord; simmering conflict; a state often preluding war.

Noun

peacelessness (uncountable)

  1. Discord; simmering conflict; a state often preluding war.
    • 1974: International peace research newsletter, volume 12:2, pages 16 & 17
    • 1989: Keizai Kōhō Sentā, Speaking of Japan, pages 6 & 7 (Keizai Kōhō Center)

Origin of peacelessness

From peaceless + -ness.

Questions about peacelessness

What does peacelessness mean?
Peacelessness means discord; simmering conflict; a state often preluding war.
What part of speech is peacelessness?
Peacelessness is a noun.
How do you pronounce peacelessness?
Peacelessness is pronounced /ˈpiːsləsnəs/ (UK).

Words near peacelessness in the dictionary

  1. peacekeepers
  2. peacekeeping
  3. peacekeepings
  4. peaceless
  5. peacelessly
  6. peacelessness
  7. peacelike
  8. peacelover
  9. peacelovers
  10. peacemaker
  11. peacemakers

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