Nonviolently: meaning, definitions and examples

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nonviolently

 

[ nɒnˈvaɪələntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of action

Nonviolently refers to taking actions or expressing views without using violence. It is often used in the context of protests or movements aimed at social or political change, emphasizing peaceful methods.

Synonyms

calmly, gently, peacefully

Examples of usage

  • The activists nonviolently protested against the government policies.
  • They chose to resolve the conflict nonviolently instead of resorting to aggression.
  • The civil rights movement aimed to achieve equality nonviolently.

Translations

Translations of the word "nonviolently" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não violentamente

🇮🇳 गैर-हिंसक ढंग से

🇩🇪 gewaltfrei

🇮🇩 tanpa kekerasan

🇺🇦 ненасильницьки

🇵🇱 bez przemocy

🇯🇵 非暴力的に

🇫🇷 non-violemment

🇪🇸 no violentamente

🇹🇷 şiddetsiz bir şekilde

🇰🇷 비폭력적으로

🇸🇦 بلا عنف

🇨🇿 bez násilí

🇸🇰 bez násilia

🇨🇳 非暴力地

🇸🇮 brez nasilja

🇮🇸 án ofbeldi

🇰🇿 бұзақылықсыз

🇬🇪 არასViolently

🇦🇿 zorakılıq etmədən

🇲🇽 no violentamente

Word origin

The term 'nonviolently' is derived from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' or 'without', combined with 'violent', which originates from the Latin root 'violens', meaning 'violent' or 'vehement'. The concept of nonviolence gained prominence in the 20th century, particularly through figures such as Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr., who advocated for social change through peaceful protests. 'Nonviolently' emerged as an adverbial form to specifically denote actions or methods employed that do not involve force or violence. Its usage has grown in discussions surrounding civil rights, pacifism, and conflict resolution, denoting an essential philosophy in various social movements across the globe.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,158, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.