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peacenik

noun as in conscientious objector

noun as in pacifist

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But then the alleged isolationist peacenik Donald Trump has been itching to use war powers since he became president the first time.

From Salon

He attacked hypocrisy, whether in the Nixon administration or in the posturing of a peacenik.

I've been saying for years that his schtick about being some kind of peacenik was a crock.

From Salon

The statement described Kristofferson as "a peacenik, a revolutionary, an actor, a superstar, a sex symbol, and a family man."

From BBC

They may be peaceniks but they are champing at the bit for a war of their own and it looks like Mexico will be their enemy of choice.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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