Nonviolent Meaning
/nɑˈnvaɪələnt/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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adjAlternative form of non-violent.
"When Malcolm X was assassinated in 1965 – 50 years ago on Saturday – I was an activist in the civil rights movement of Martin Luther King, a man of peace who led the nonviolent protests that brought down segregation in America, and ushered in the civil rights and voting rights acts."— 2015 February 20, Jesse Jackson, “In the Ferguson era, Malcolm X’s courage in fighting racism inspires more than ever”, in The Guardian (London):
Sentence Examples
You can solve the problem in nonviolent ways.
The nonviolent actions of Martin Luther King inspired many people.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The protest remained entirely ____, with participants sitting quietly and holding signs.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The protesters are committed to ____ resistance as a way to bring about social change.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The protest remained entirely ____, with participants sitting quietly and holding signs.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The protesters are committed to ____ resistance as a way to bring about social change.