peaceful coexistence

American

noun

competition without war, or a policy of peace between nations of widely differing political systems and ideologies, especially between Communist and non-Communist nations.

peaceful coexistence between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.

Etymology

Origin of peaceful coexistence

1915–20; often as translation of Russian mírnoe sosushchestvovánie

Example Sentences

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"Whether it's peaceful coexistence or permanent confrontation, we are ready for either, and the choice is not ours to make."

From BBC

In his Wednesday speech, Kim said if his nation’s nuclear program were respected he saw “no reason” why U.S. relations would be strained, referring to a “peaceful coexistence.”

From The Wall Street Journal

South Korea has mounted a concerted push to build bridges with Pyongyang under President Lee Jae Myung, who has sought the "peaceful coexistence" of two nations still technically at war.

From Barron's

Jorge Rodriguez said the interim government was releasing them in the interest of "national unity and peaceful coexistence".

From BBC

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Saturday called for "peaceful coexistence" as the country marked the first anniversary of a deadly car-ramming attack at a Christmas market in eastern Germany.

From Barron's

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