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Definition of irenicon in English: irenicon(also eirenicon) noun ʌɪˈriːnɪkɒn formal A proposal made as a means of achieving peace. Example sentencesExamples - We can hardly open a Review without seeing a new Eirenicon between Science and Religion.
- And yet the book is of value, and of value really as an eirenicon.
- On the other hand, the convert Drydens personal confession of faith was, at the same time, an eirenicon to the church of England from the catholic side.
OriginEarly 17th century (as irenicon): from Greek eirēnikon, neuter of eirēnikos 'promoting peace', from eirēnē 'peace'. Compare with irenic. |