Key Words: Conflict, War, and Peace

A set of vocabulary flashcards reviewing key terms and definitions related to conflict, war, peace, and justice.

Conflict

Dispute between sides, can be between individuals, groups or nations.

Forgiveness

Letting go of blame against a person for wrongs they have done; moving on.

Holy war

War that is believed to be sanctioned by God.

Justice

Bringing fairness back to a situation.

Just war

Set of rules for fighting a war in a way believed to be justified and acceptable to God.

Nuclear Deterrence

Having nuclear weapons with the aim of deterring/preventing other states attacking for fear of retaliation and nuclear war (possibly leading to Mutually Assured Destruction).

Nuclear weapons/war

A weapon of mass destruction which causes widespread damage and loss of life. Nuclear war would be a war fought using these weapons.

Pacifism

Belief that all violence is wrong, which then affects all behaviours.

Peace

The opposite of war; harmony between all in society.

Peace-making

Working to bring about peace and reconciliation.

Protest

A statement or action to express disagreement; can be an organised event to demonstrate disagreement with a policy or political action.

Reconciliation

Making up and rebuilding relationships between two groups/sides after disagreement.

Retaliation

To pay someone back for their harmful actions.

Terrorism

Use of violence and threats to intimidate others;

Victims of war

Those who are harmed during war

Weapons of mass destruction

Weapons which cause widespread, indiscriminate damage (e.g. nuclear, chemical, biological).