Associations to the word «Pacifist»

Wiktionary

PACIFIST, noun. One who loves, supports, or favours peace; one who is pro-peace.
PACIFIST, noun. One who avoids violence.
PACIFIST, noun. One who opposes violence and is anti-war.

Dictionary definition

PACIFIST, noun. Someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes.
PACIFIST, adjective. Opposed to war.

Wise words

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