Usage Note
Friedliebend is formal and positive — used in political discourse, international relations, and to describe gentle personality types. It appears frequently in official German texts and is a common self-description for pacifist or conflict-averse people.
Examples
"Er war ein friedliebender Mensch, der jeden Konflikt mied."
Natural Translation
He was a peace-loving person who avoided every conflict.
Literal Translation
He was a peace-loving person who every conflict avoided.
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