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- pronunciation:
- pae
sih
fihst
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
one who opposes war and refuses to practice or acknowledge violence as a way of settling disputes or resisting aggression.
Some pacifists gave up their ideals and joined the fight in World War II.- antonyms:
- militarist, warmonger
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| definition 2: |
one whose belief leads him or her to refuse to be drafted into military service; conscientious objector.
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combatant |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
pertaining to or characterized by a belief in pacifism.
pacifist leaningsa pacifist approach |
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