peacelessness en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈpiːsləsnəs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Etymology tree English peaceless Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English peacelessness From peaceless + -ness.
Meanings
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(uncountable) Discord; simmering conflict; a state often preluding war.
1974: International peace research newsletter, volume 12:2, pages 16 & 17
1989: Keizai Kōhō Sentā, Speaking of Japan, pages 6 & 7 (Keizai Kōhō Center)