noun
Uncommon
pacifist
PA-sih-fihst
Pacifist (noun) means a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence as a matter of principle. Example: “As a committed pacifist, he refused to serve in the military.”
noun
1
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."
"The group organised as pacifists during the war, campaigning for a ceasefire."
adj
1
Relating to or believing in pacifism.
"She held strongly pacifist views throughout her life."
How to use pacifist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who is against war and violence and believes conflicts should be resolved peacefully.
Common pairings
committed pacifist
pacifist beliefs
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Word forms
- Plural
- pacifists
- Comparative
- more pacifist
- Superlative
- most pacifist
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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.
