Nonviolent (adjective)

1. Not using or characterized by physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill.
2. Relating to or advocating nonviolent resistance as a means of social or political change.

Origin:

Derived from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'violent', meaning 'using or characterized by physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill'.

Examples:

1. The nonviolent protests of Martin Luther King Jr. inspired a generation to fight for civil rights.
2. Nonviolent resistance is a method of protest that seeks to achieve change through peaceful means, such as strikes or sit-ins.
3. Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolent resistance inspired civil rights and anti-war movements around the world.
4. Nonviolent communication is a method of resolving conflicts without resorting to violence or aggression.
5. Nonviolent protest movements, such as the Arab Spring, have used social media to organize and mobilize supporters.