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pacifist

4 antonyms for pacifist — opposites grouped by meaning.

Noun — A person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence as a matter of principle.

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1. noun

A person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence as a matter of principle.

“As a committed pacifist, he refused to serve in the military.”

disarmer pacificist

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2. adj

Relating to or believing in pacifism.

“She held strongly pacifist views throughout her life.”

dovish pacifistic

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How to use pacifist

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committed pacifist pacifist beliefs

Etymology

From French "pacifiste," built from "pacific" plus "-ist."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pacifist” mean?
The word “pacifist” means a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence as a matter of principle. In plain terms, someone who is against war and violence and believes conflicts should be resolved peacefully.
How do you pronounce “pacifist”?
“Pacifist” is pronounced PA-sih-fihst (/ˈpæsɪfɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “pacifist” in a sentence?
Here is “pacifist” used in a sentence: “As a committed pacifist, he refused to serve in the military.”
What part of speech is “pacifist”?
Depending on how it is used, “pacifist” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “pacifist” come from?
The word “pacifist” comes from French. From French "pacifiste," built from "pacific" plus "-ist.".
Is “pacifist” a common word?
“Pacifist” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “pacifist” have?
“Pacifist” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence as a matter of principle.

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