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How to pronounce “pax”

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Pronunciation guide for pax

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of pax with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
The deadly legacy of cluster bombsby Pax, a Dutch-based NGO,
Definition summary
(Christianity) A painted, stamped or carved tablet with a representation of Christ or the Virgin Mary, which was kissed by the priest during the Mass ("kiss of peace") and then passed to other officiating clergy and the congregation to be kissed. See also osculatory.

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How to pronounce pax

The deadly legacy of cluster bombs

by Pax, a Dutch-based NGO,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “pax”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (Christianity) A painted, stamped or carved tablet with a representation of Christ or the Virgin Mary, which was kissed by the priest during the Mass ("kiss of peace") and then passed to other officiating clergy and the congregation to be kissed. See also osculatory.
  • (British, dated, school slang) Friendship; truce.
  • (Christianity) The kiss of peace.
  • (Christianity) A crucifix, a tablet with the image of Christ on the cross upon it, or a reliquary.
  • (history) Any of several notable periods of peace in human history, particularly owing to unquestionable hegemony on the model of the Pax Romana.
  • [Interjection]
  • (UK, dated, school slang) A cry for peace or truce in children's games.

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