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Synonyms of bellicist

9 similar words · 8 opposite words

Another word for bellicist is militarist. Other synonyms of bellicist are hawk, warmonger, warnik, bellicistic and bellicose. The opposite of bellicist is pacifist.

Synonyms and similar words for bellicist

nounAn adherent of bellicism; one who advocates war.

  • hawk
  • militaristOne who advocates military force to an ardent degree and (usually also) advocates the militarization of society.
  • warmongerSomeone who advocates war to an enthusiastic or ardent degree.
  • warnikOne who favours a policy of going to war.

adjectiveOf or relating to bellicism, a bellicist, bellicists, advocating war, who is war-centered or...

Opposite of bellicist

nounMore antonyms

  • anti-bellicist
  • dove
  • pacifistOne who loves, supports, or favours peace.
  • peacenikSomeone who publicly opposes armed conflict in general, or a particular conflict, or who publicly opposes the...

adjectiveMore antonyms

Meaning of bellicist

  1. noun An adherent of bellicism; one who advocates war.
  2. adjective Of or relating to bellicism, a bellicist, bellicists, advocating war, who is war-centered or war-oriented.

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Questions about synonyms of bellicist

What is another word for bellicist?
Bellicist has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as militarist, hawk, warmonger, warnik, bellicistic, bellicose, hawkish and militaristic.
What is the opposite of bellicist?
The opposite of bellicist is pacifist.
What does bellicist mean?
Bellicist means an adherent of bellicism; one who advocates war.

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