Definition of Pacific in English :

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Pacific meaning in English

Meaning of Pacific in English

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Pacific

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Noun

1. pacific, pacific ocean

the largest ocean in the world

Adjective

2. pacific

relating to or bordering the Pacific Ocean

Example Sentences:
'Pacific islands'

3. pacific, peaceable

disposed to peace or of a peaceful nature

Example Sentences:
'the pacific temper seeks to settle disputes on grounds of justice rather than by force'
'a quiet and peaceable person'
'in a peaceable and orderly manner'

4. pacific

promoting peace

Example Sentences:
'the result of this pacific policy was that no troops were called up'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Pacific

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adjective
1. 
tending or conducive to peace; conciliatory
2. 
not aggressive; opposed to the use of force
3. 
free from conflict; peaceful
noun
1.  the Pacific
adjective
2. 
of or relating to the Pacific Ocean or its islands

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Pacific

see synonyms of pacific
adjective
of, in, on, or near the Pacific Ocean
adjective
1. 
making or tending to make peace; appeasing; conciliatory
2. 
of a peaceful nature or disposition; not warlike; mild; tranquil; calm

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Pacific

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n.
The Pacific Ocean.
adj.
1. Of, in, or near the Pacific Ocean.
2. Of, on, or near the western coast of the United States.
3. Of or concerning countries bordering the Pacific Ocean, especially those of Asia and North America.
adj.
1. Tending to diminish or put an end to conflict; appeasing.
2. Of a peaceful nature; tranquil.

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