irenic

/i-REN-ik/adjective

Definition

Seeking peace and reconciliation, especially after conflict.

A warm, hopeful term describing the deliberate effort to restore harmony and bridge divides following war or deep disagreement—embodying the quiet courage of peacemakers.

In Context

“As seafarers in the US-Iran war pay the price, irenic voices rise to call for an end to cargo vessel attacks and a return to global peace[5].”