Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pax vobiscum
Phrase
paks voh-BIS-kum
Definition
A Latin phrase meaning ‘peace be with you’. It is often used as a greeting or farewell in religious contexts.
Examples
- During the service, the priest said, ‘Pax vobiscum’ to the congregation.
- The ambassador concluded his speech with ‘Pax vobiscum’, hoping for harmony in the negotiations.
Meaning
The term expresses a desire for peace, goodwill, and blessings among individuals, especially in a community or congregation.
Synonyms
- Peace be with you
- God’s peace
- May peace be with you
