Definitions

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • noun The study of peace

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word irenology.

Examples

  • Those who study irenology -- an interdisciplinary effort aiming at the prevention, de-escalation, and solution of conflicts by peaceful means -- will tell you that peace is more than the end of fighting on the battlefield.

    David Isenberg: Armed Humanitarians: Part 1 David Isenberg 2010

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.