eirenicon
English
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editEtymology
editFrom Ancient Greek εἰρηνικόν (eirēnikón), neuter form of εἰρηνικός (eirēnikós), from εἰρήνη (eirḗnē, “peace”).[1]
Pronunciation
edit- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /aɪˈɹiːnɪkɒn/[1]
Noun
editeirenicon (plural eirenicons or eirenica)
- A proposal to resolve disputes and reconcile differences in order to advance peace, strengthen or establish unity, or foster solidarity, usually in a modus vivendi.[1]
Related terms
editReferences
edit- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 “‖eirenicon” listed in the Oxford English Dictionary [2nd Ed.; 1989]