pacifists
/ˈpæsɪfɪsts/
NOUN
1. People who support peace
People who love, support, or favor peace and oppose war or the use of violence.
1.1. Advocates of peace
People who promote peace, harmony, and peaceful resolution of conflicts.
Synonyms
- doves
- peacemakers
- peaceniks
Antonyms
- chauvinists
- hawks
- jingoes
- militarists
- nationalists
- war hawks
- warmongers
Examples
- Pacifists believe in resolving conflicts through dialogue and nonviolent means.
- The gathering of pacifists peacefully protested against the arms trade.
- The meeting brought together a diverse group of pacifists united by a common goal of peace.
Related Words
1.2. People who oppose violence and war
People who reject violence, oppose military action, or refuse participation in war because of their commitment to nonviolence.
Synonyms
- doves
- peaceniks
Antonyms
- hawks
- militarists
- war hawks
- warmongers
Examples
- As committed pacifists, they refused military service on principle.
- Pacifists argue that diplomacy and understanding are essential tools for building a better world.
Related Words
- conscientious objectors
- antiwar activists
- nonbelligerents