pacifist

Speech parts

1. pacifist - Noun

2. pacifist - Adjective

3. pacifist - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes

opposed to war

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

dove dovish disarmer pacificist pacifistic pacific beneficent peacekeeper peacemaker resister friendly peaceful calm humanitarian diplomat
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Antonyms

hawk militarist bellicist admiral commodore ensign
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Hypernyms

adult grownup

Hyponyms

dove peacenik

Phrases with the word

pacifist movement strict pacifist

Examples

Abe came to power in 2012, promising to revitalise the economy and change his country’s pacifist constitution. Source: Internet

About the conflict between a pacifist doctor and the fascistic Marshal. Source: Internet

Absolute pacifism An absolute pacifist is generally described by the British Broadcasting Corporation as one who believes that human life is so valuable, that a human should never be killed and war should never be conducted, even in self-defense. Source: Internet

After finding a pacifist preacher, a church outfitted with peace signs and writing a blend of Episcopalian and Quaker wedding vows, Baez and Harris married in New York City on March 26, 1968. Source: Internet

After the Lusitania was torpedoed in 1915, Wilson made strong demands on Germany that Bryan disagreed with, resigning in protest as a pacifist. Source: Internet

Anti-war and "pacifist" political parties seeking to win elections may moderate their demands, calling for de-escalation or major arms reduction rather than the outright disarmament which is advocated by many pacifists. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

pacifier pacifier gag pacifism pacifist movement pacifistic pacifistically