nonresistance

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of not resisting or opposing, especially in the face of adversity.

  - "He practiced nonresistance in the face of persecution."
  - "The peaceful protest was a form of nonresistance."

• Noun

  A philosophy or strategy of not resisting or opposing, especially in response to violence or oppression.

  - "Gandhi's philosophy of nonresistance inspired millions."
  - "Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for nonviolent nonresistance."

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Variants

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nonresistance , nonresistances

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'resistere', meaning 'to stand against'. The opposite of resistance.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nonresistance' was popularized by Henry David Thoreau in his essay 'Civil Disobedience'.

2. Nonresistance has been practiced in various forms throughout history, from the early Christian desert fathers to modern-day activists.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nonviolence: A philosophy or strategy of using nonviolent means to achieve social or political change.

2. Passive resistance: A form of nonviolent protest in which individuals deliberately and peacefully disobey laws or regulations.

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Culture

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Nonresistance has been a significant concept in various religious and philosophical traditions, including Christianity, Buddhism, and nonviolent resistance movements. It has been used as a means of peaceful protest and social change.

How to Memorize "nonresistance"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person standing calmly and peacefully in the face of adversity, refusing to resist or fight back.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nonresistance' with the idea of peace, calmness, and peaceful protest.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Non-re-sist-ance' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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