Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

make love, not war

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.22 in modern English

Syllables: make love, not war
IPA

26

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

1

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

A hippie anti-war slogan encouraging love and peace.

Example Sentences

"I want you to make love, not war / I know you've heard it before"

Etymology

Originally coined by those who opposed the involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War.

Phrases

drop acid, not bombs if you want peace, prepare for war

Frequently Paired Words

drop acid, not bombs if you want peace, prepare for war

Questions

What does make love, not war mean?: A hippie anti-war slogan encouraging love and peace.
Where does make love, not war come from?: Originally coined by those who opposed the involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War.

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