pacifist

noun
UK: /ˈpæsɪfɪst/
US: /ˈpæsɪfɪst/

  1. A person who believes that war and violence are wrong and refuses to participate in them.

    1. He is a pacifist and won't fight.
    2. As a committed pacifist, she dedicated her life to promoting peace and understanding between nations.

Synonyms

peacemaker nonviolent dove
pacifist adjective

  1. Believing that war and violence are wrong and refusing to participate in them.

    1. He has a pacifist point of view.
    2. The organization promotes a pacifist approach to resolving international conflicts, advocating for diplomacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "pacifist" is /ˈpæsɪfɪst/ in British English and /ˈpæsɪfɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pacifist": peacemaker, nonviolent, dove.

Example usage of "pacifist": "He is a pacifist and won't fight.". More examples on the page.