Peacenik

Quick meaning: Peacenik is a noun meaning (sometimes derogatory) Someone who publicly opposes armed conflict in general, or a particular conflict, or who publicly opposes the proliferation of weapons.

Meaning

(sometimes derogatory) Someone who publicly opposes armed conflict in general, or a particular conflict, or who publicly opposes the proliferation of weapons.

Example Sentences

The "peaceniki" I know are opposed to human rights violations, whether from Saddam Hussein, Uncle Sam, or others.

These kibbutzim have just been obliterated, and some of the last peaceniks are either murdered, burying their loved ones, or held hostage in Gaza.

If I lift a finger, or my voice, I either throw my support behind those who would prefer a dead planet to a Red planet, or I throw my lot with the Peaceniki.

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Word Forms

• peaceniks
• peaceniki

Synonyms for peacenik

Depending on context, synonyms include dove, pacifist.

Antonyms for peacenik

Common opposites include hawk.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dove, peace-nik, peacemonger, pacifist, antipacifist, peacemongering.

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