Pacific
/pəˈsɪf.ɪk/noun
Relating to peacefulness or tranquility; also refers to the Pacific Ocean.
Did you know?The term 'Pacific' comes from the Latin 'pacificus', meaning 'peace-making', and was used by Magellan to describe the calm waters of the ocean he encountered.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
pacificus
“peace-making; bringing peace”
Middle English
Middle English
pacifike
“pertaining to peace; tranquil”
16th Century
Spanish
Pacífico
“calm; peaceful, used by Magellan for the ocean”
Modern English
English
Pacific
“relating to the Pacific Ocean or peacefulness”