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pacifist

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Variant of pacifism

noun

opposition to the use of force under any circumstances; specif., refusal for reasons of conscience to participate in war or any military action

Origin: Fr pacifisme: see pacific & -ism

Related Forms:

pacifist noun, adjective
pacifistic adjective
pacifistically adverb

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