Meaning & use
Irenic
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tending to promote peace or reconciliation; conciliatory
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The bishop was known for his irenic approach to disputes between rival factions.
She tried to strike an irenic tone in the negotiations, avoiding blame on either side.
A note on using this word
Derived from the Greek word 'eirene,' meaning 'peace,' the same root that gives us the name Irene.
Words with a similar meaning
conciliatorypeaceablepacific
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Words with an opposite meaning
belligerentcombative
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