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/
Korean meaning: 전쟁과 폭력이 정당화될 수 없다고 믿고 전쟁 참여나 지지를 거부하는 사람, 평화주의자
Korean pronunciation: 패-시-피스트 (강세: 패)
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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Origin
라틴어 'pax(평화)'와 'facere(만들다)'에서 유래하여, 말 그대로 '평화를 만드는 사람'이라는 뜻으로 발전했습니다. 20세기 초 반전 운동과 함께 널리 사용되기 시작했습니다.
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“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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