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Irenic Definition & Meaning

irenic
adjective
  1. conducive to peace; "irenic without being namby-pamby"; "an irenic attitude toward former antagonists"

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What does irenic mean?
conducive to peace; "irenic without being namby-pamby"; "an irenic attitude toward former antagonists"
What part of speech is irenic?
Irenic is an adjective.

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