pax — Latin Word of the Day
pax (PAKS) · noun: peace; calm; an absence of war or conflict
- Pax in urbe est. — There is peace in the city.
- Post bellum, pax diu desideratur. — After war, peace is longed for.
- Senatores de pace loquuntur. — The senators are speaking about peace.
Latin Word of the Day
pax
/PAKS/ • noun — 21st of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: peace; calm; an absence of war or conflict
Examples
- Pax in urbe est.
(There is peace in the city.) - Post bellum, pax diu desideratur.
(After war, peace is longed for.) - Senatores de pace loquuntur.
(The senators are speaking about peace.)
Synonyms
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Antonyms
- bellum
- discordia
Pax is a very common Latin word used for peace in both everyday and political contexts, especially when contrasting peace with war or conflict.
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