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Meaning of the word pacific in English

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pacific

US /pəˈsɪf.ɪk/
UK /pəˈsɪf.ɪk/

Noun

1.

short for

2.

a steam locomotive of 4-6-2 wheel arrangement.

Adjective

1.

peaceful in character or intent.

Example:
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a pacific gesture
Synonym:
peace-lovingpeaceablepacifistantiwarnonviolentnonbelligerentconflict-freemildgentleequablepacifisticconciliatorypeacemakingplacatoryplacatingappeasingmollifyingcalmingmediatingdiplomaticpeacebuildingirenic
Synonym:
hostileaggressivebelligerentwarmongering
2.

relating to the Pacific Ocean.

Example:
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the Pacific War
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