Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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si vis pacem, para bellum

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si vis pa·​cem, pa·​ra bel·​lum sē-ˈwēs-ˈpä-ˌkem ˈpä-rä-ˈbe-ˌlu̇m How to pronounce si vis pacem, para bellum (audio) : if you want peace, prepare for war

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“Si vis pacem, para bellum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/si%20vis%20pacem%2C%20para%20bellum. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.

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