Meaning & use
pacifist
A person who believes war and violence are never justified and opposes them.
See it in a sentence
As a committed pacifist, he refused to serve in the armed forces.
The pacifist organized peace marches to protest the government's military spending.
A note on using this word
Also used as an adjective, as in 'pacifist beliefs' or 'a pacifist movement'.
Words with a similar meaning
peace advocate
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Words with an opposite meaning
militaristwarmonger
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