Definition of "pax" [pax]

• Ecclesiastical A small flat tablet adorned with a sacred image that worshippers kiss when offered the kiss of peace. (noun)
• Ecclesiastical The kiss of peace. (noun)
• A time of wide-ranging stability when there is only a single dominant power. Used with a Latinized name: "Editorials lauding the civilizing influence of Pax Britannica were met with ... a crushing disinterest from most of the public” ( Nisid Hajari). (noun)

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• "Center, otherwise known as a "pax" terminal pax is short for passengers."
• "The X and P combined are similar to the Latin word pax, meaning peace."
• "Suddenly Anthea said, 'Oh! let it be "pax" -- poor little Pussy -- you know she's the youngest.'"