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pacifist

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Pronunciation: US /ˈpæsɪfɪst/

pacifist means: A person who supports peace and opposes war.

noun

PEACE SUPPORTERB2

A person who supports peace and opposes war.

  • My grandfather was a pacifist.
  • Pacifists marched against the war.
  • As a committed pacifist, she opposed military action.

Similar words: peace advocate

Common phrases: committed pacifist, a lifelong pacifist, pacifist movement, strict pacifist

adjective

SUPPORTING PEACEC1

Related to the belief that war and violence are wrong.

  • She holds pacifist views.
  • The pacifist movement organized a peaceful protest.
  • His pacifist principles prevented him from joining the army.

Similar words: pacifistic, anti-war

Common phrases: pacifist beliefs, pacifist movement, pacifist principles

Questions about pacifist

What does pacifist mean?

A person who supports peace and opposes war.

What is pacifist in other languages?

Türkçe: barış yanlısı · Español: pacifista · Français: pacifiste · Deutsch: Pazifist · Italiano: pacifista · 日本語: 平和主義者

How do you pronounce pacifist?

It is pronounced /ˈpæsɪfɪst/.

How do you use pacifist in a sentence?

My grandfather was a pacifist. Pacifists marched against the war.

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