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Word

pacific

Phoneticspa·cif·ic

US/pəˈsɪfɪk/

UK/pɐsˈɪfɪk/

Definitions

01the ocean

A2

n. the world's largest ocean, located between America and Asia.

n. the Pacific Ocean, the largest and deepest of Earth's oceanic divisions.

“They flew across the Pacific from Los Angeles to Tokyo.”

“The Pacific covers more than thirty percent of the Earth's surface, making it larger than all of the planet's landmasses combined.”

02calm and peaceful

C1

adj. peaceful and calm, without any trouble or violence.

adj. tending to make or preserve peace; characterized by a calm or tranquil nature.

“The lake looked very pacific in the early morning light.”

“The diplomat was known for his pacific approach to conflict, always seeking a middle ground before tensions could escalate into open hostility.”

Formal · Literary

Antonyms

03related to the Pacific Ocean

B1

adj. connected to or located in the Pacific Ocean.

adj. relating to, bordering on, or located within the Pacific Ocean.

“The islands are home to many unique Pacific bird species.”

“Several Pacific nations are currently collaborating on a regional initiative to protect coral reefs from the effects of rising sea temperatures.”

Etymology

From Latin pācificus (“peace-making”), so called by Magellan because he sailed peacefully over it after weathering Cape Horn.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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