pacifist — a person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable and refuses to participate in or support war
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable and refuses to participate in or support war
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpæsɪfɪst/
Example Sentences
- The pacifist refused to play violent video games, saying even virtual violence made him uncomfortable.
- Gandhi was a famous pacifist who led India's independence movement through non-violent resistance.
- The pacifist couple solved their arguments with rock-paper-scissors instead of shouting matches.
pacifist
NOUN[/ˈpæsɪfɪst/]
a person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable and refuses to participate in or support war
Refusing military service for peace
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'pax' (peace) and 'facere' (to make or do), literally meaning 'one who makes peace'. The term gained widespread currency in the early twentieth century alongside the anti-war movement.
Breakdown
paci- (peace, from Latin pax) + -fist (one who practices or advocates, from Latin facere meaning 'to do' or 'to make').
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pacifist refused to play violent video games, saying even virtual violence made him uncomfortable.”
“Gandhi was a famous pacifist who led India's independence movement through non-violent resistance.”
“The pacifist couple solved their arguments with rock-paper-scissors instead of shouting matches.”
“Many pacifists served as medics or in other non-combat roles during the war.”
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