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peaceable

Pronunciation: /ˈpiːsəb(ə)l/

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Definition of peaceable

adjective

  • inclined to avoid conflict or dissent:an industrious, peaceable people
  • free from conflict or dissent; peaceful:peaceable demonstrations for democratic reform

Derivatives

peaceableness

noun

peaceably

adverb

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French peisible, alteration of plaisible, from late Latin placibilis 'pleasing', from Latin placere 'to please'

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