pacifist

pac-i-fist · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person who believes in and advocates for pacifism; one who opposes war and violence.

  2. 2.

    (Adjective) Relating to or advocating pacifism.

Forms

plural: pacifists

Related words

Antonyms: hawk, militarist, warmonger
See also: nonviolent, pacifism, peace
Synonyms: conscientious objector, dove, peace advocate

Etymology

From French pacifiste, from Latin pax ("peace") + -iste (person who adheres to a doctrine).