Pax (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. kiss of peace.
  2. a period in history marked by the absence of major wars, usually imposed by a predominant nation.
noun
  1. the Roman goddess of peace.
  1. private automatic exchange.
noun
  1. mainly RC Church
    • a greeting signifying Christian love transmitted from one to another of those assisting at the Eucharist; kiss of peace
    • a small metal or ivory plate, often with a representation of the Crucifixion, formerly used to convey the kiss of peace from the celebrant at Mass to those attending it, who kissed the plate in turn
interjection
  1. a call signalling an end to hostilities or claiming immunity from the rules of a game: usually accompanied by a crossing of the fingers
noun
  1. the Roman goddess of peace
  2. a period of general peace, esp one in which there is one dominant nation
abbreviation for
  1. private automatic exchange
Pax (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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