pacifista
Pacifista is the term used in several languages, including Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, for a person who adheres to pacifism—the opposition to war and to violence as a means of resolving disputes. As a philosophy, pacifism holds that violence is inherently harmful and that peaceful, nonviolent means should be pursued to prevent conflict, resolve grievances, and protect human security. The word derives from Latin roots related to peace.
Historically, pacifism has religious and secular roots. Religious traditions such as Quakerism, Christianity, and Buddhism have
Common practices associated with pacifism include nonviolent resistance, civil disobedience, diplomacy, disarmament advocacy, and humanitarian aid.
Notable figures and movements associated with pacifist ideas include Mahatma Gandhi and satyagraha, Martin Luther King
Critics argue that pacifism may be impractical in the face of aggression or existential threats, while supporters