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Without war in the Pacific (8)

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peaceful

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'pacific' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for peaceful that I've seen before include "Amicable" , "Serene" , "Calm and undisturbed by strife" , "Quiet" , "Placid, not belligerent" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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