"peacespeak" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: peace + -speak Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|peace|speak}} peace + -speak Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} peacespeak (uncountable)
  1. The jargon of pacifism and anti-war discourse. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Jargon

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