Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pax

noun

/pæks/

Definition

A term used to signify peace or a period of peace, often used in historical contexts.

Examples

Pax Romana: This term refers to a long period of relative peace and stability across the Roman Empire during the first two centuries A.D.
Pax Americana: Referring to a period of relative peace in the Western Hemisphere and the dominant power of the United States post-World War II.

Meaning

In a formal or historical sense, ‘pax’ refers to a state or condition of tranquility or absence of conflict, commonly used to describe peace treaties or eras of peace.