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irenic

Pronunciation: /ʌɪˈrɛnɪk, -ˈriː-/
(also eirenic)
Definition of irenic

adjective

formal
  • aiming or aimed at peace.

noun

(irenics)
  • a part of Christian theology concerned with reconciling different denominations and sects.

Derivatives

irenical

adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek eirēnikos, from eirēnē 'peace'. Compare with eirenicon

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Definition of irenic in the US English dictionary

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