Synonyms of pacifist
13 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for pacifist is dove. Other synonyms of pacifist are Gandhist, dovish, pacific, anti-bellicist and dovelike. The opposite of pacifist is militarist.
Synonyms and similar words for pacifist
adjectiveOf or relating to pacifism; pacifistic.
- dovishPeaceful, conciliatory.
- pacificPreferring peace by nature; avoiding violence.
- anti-bellicist
- dovelikePeaceful; innocent; pacifist.
- irenicPromoting or fitted to promote peace or peacemaking, especially over disputes; conciliatory, non-confrontational...
- irenicalSynonym of irenic (“promoting or fitted to promote peace, especially over disputes; conciliatory, non-confrontational...
- non-violentOf a person or movement, opposed to violence.
- pacifisticOf or pertaining to pacifism; pacifist.
- peaceable
- peacefulInclined to peace.
- unaggressiveNot aggressive; peaceable; not violent.
Opposite of pacifist
nounOne who loves, supports, or favours peace.
- bellicistAn 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.
Meaning of pacifist
- noun One who loves, supports, or favours peace.
- noun One who prefers to avoid violence in daily life.
- noun One who is anti-war.
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Questions about synonyms of pacifist
- What is another word for pacifist?
- Pacifist has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as dove, Gandhist, dovish, pacific, anti-bellicist, dovelike, irenic and irenical.
- What is the opposite of pacifist?
- The opposite of pacifist is militarist.
- What does pacifist mean?
- Pacifist means one who loves, supports, or favours peace.
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