nonviolence
intermediateB1/nɒnˈvaɪə.ləns/ · non-vi-o-lence
The practice of refusing to use violence in pursuit of social or political change.
Meanings
The practice of refusing to use violence in pursuit of social or political change.
سماجی یا سیاسی تبدیلی کے لیے تشدد کا استعمال نہ کرنے کا عمل۔
عدم تشدد
adam tashadud
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- principle of nonviolence
- advocate of nonviolence
- practice nonviolence
Example Sentences
The principle of nonviolence was central to Gandhi's philosophy.
عدم تشدد کا اصول گاندھی کی فلسفے کا مرکزی حصہ تھا۔
adam tashadud ka usoole Gandhi ki falsafey ka markazi hissa tha.
Nonviolence can be a powerful tool for social change.
عدم تشدد سماجی تبدیلی کے لیے ایک طاقتور ذریعہ ہو سکتا ہے۔
adam tashadud samaji tabdeeli ke liye aik taqatwar zariya ho sakta hai.
Many leaders throughout history have promoted nonviolence.
تاریخ میں بہت سے رہنماؤں نے عدم تشدد کی وکالت کی ہے۔
taleekh mein bohot se rehnumaaon ne adam tashadud ki vakalat ki hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'non' as meaning 'not' and 'violence' means 'harm', so nonviolence is literally 'not harming'.
Visualize a peaceful protest with people holding signs, promoting peace and understanding.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
امن کا یہ پیغام بلند کرو، راہوں میں عدم تشدد کا چراغ جلا دو۔
aman ka yeh paighaam buland karo, raahon mein adam tashadud ka chiraagh jala do.
Raise the message of peace, illuminate the paths with the lamp of nonviolence.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو امن کے ساتھ جیتتا ہے، وہ ہمیشہ کامیاب ہوتا ہے۔
jo aman ke sath jeetta hai, woh hamesha kamiyab hota hai.
He who wins with peace always succeeds.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "nonviolence" — the absence of violence
First known use: 20th century
The term 'nonviolence' emerged in the early 20th century, particularly associated with political and social movements advocating for peaceful resistance.