eirenicon

See also: eirênicon and eirēnicon

English

Alternative forms

• eirenikon
• eirēnikon
• irenicon
• irênicon
• irenicum
• irênicum

Etymology

From Ancient Greek εἰρηνικόν (eirēnikón), neuter form of εἰρηνικός (eirēnikós), from εἰρήνη (eirḗnē, “peace”).

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /aɪˈɹiːnɪkɒn/

Noun

eirenicon (plural eirenicons or eirenica)

1. A proposal to resolve disputes and reconcile differences in order to advance peace, strengthen or establish unity, or foster solidarity, usually in a modus vivendi.

Related terms

• eirenarch
• eirenarchical
• eirenarchy
• eirenic
• eirenical