English · Word Candidate

pacific

/pəˈsɪfɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Pacifics

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Calm, peaceful.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Yên tĩnh, hòa bình

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Adjective

Examples

The policeman on the beat moved up the avenue impressively. […] Trying doors as he went, twirling his club with many intricate and artful movements, turning now and then to cast his watchful eye adown the pacific thoroughfare, the officer, with his stalwart form and slight swagger, made a fine pictu

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Preferring peace by nature; avoiding violence.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thích hòa bình; tránh bạo lực

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Adjective

Examples

The long-continued hostilities which had for centuries divided the south and the north divisions of the Island of Britain, had been happily terminated by the succession of the pacific James I, to the English crown.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A steam locomotive of the 4-6-2 wheel arrangement.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Máy hơi nước với bố trí bánh xe 4-6-2

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Noun

Examples

Britannia's firebox would appear to have derived from those of the Bulleid Pacifics, which it closely resembles.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Related to or located in the Pacific Ocean.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan hoặc nằm ở Đại Dương Thái Bình Dương

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Adjective

Examples

The US Air Force plans to bring the Pacific island airfield that launched the atomic bombings of Japan back into commission as it tries to broaden its basing options in the event of any hostilities with China, the service’s top officer in the Pacific says.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “pacific” mean?

Calm, peaceful.

Is “pacific” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.