peacemonger

noun
UK: /ˈpiːsˌmʌŋ.ɡər/
US: /ˈpiːsˌmɑːŋ.ɡər/

  1. A person who tries to bring about peace, sometimes at any cost, often seen negatively.

    1. He was labeled a peacemonger for suggesting negotiations.
    2. Some view the diplomat as a peacemonger, willing to concede too much for agreement.

Synonyms

pacifist
peacemonger verb

  1. To promote peace, especially in a way that is considered excessive or naive.

    1. She was accused of peacemongering by hardliners.
    2. The politician's attempts at peacemongering were met with skepticism from both sides.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "peacemonger" is /ˈpiːsˌmʌŋ.ɡər/ in British English and /ˈpiːsˌmɑːŋ.ɡər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "peacemonger": pacifist.

Example usage of "peacemonger": "He was labeled a peacemonger for suggesting negotiations.". More examples on the page.