pax

Meanings

• noun

  a period of peace, freedom from disturbance; calm and quiet

  - "The pax allowed the people to live in peace for decades."
  - "The signing of the pax marked the end of hostilities between the warring factions."

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Pronunciation

1. /pæks/
   
   
   
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2. /pæks/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pax
ax , jaws , mas

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Variants

List of all variants of pax that leads to same result
Pax , pax , paxes , Pax Americana , Pax Britannica , Pax Romana , pax vobiscum

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Etymology

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From Latin pax, peace.

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Trivia

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1. The Roman goddess Pax was often depicted wearing a crown of olive leaves or holding an olive branch.

2. The term 'pax Americana' is sometimes used to refer to the global influence and dominance of the United States since World War II.

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Related Concepts

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1. peace: A concept closely related to pax, referring to a state of tranquility and harmony between individuals or groups.

2. treaty: A formal agreement between two or more parties, often used to establish or maintain peace and order.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, the pax was a symbol of peace and prosperity, often represented by a statue of the goddess Pax holding an olive branch or an olive wreath. The term 'pax Romana' refers to the long period of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire.

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3. mnemonics
   

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