peacenik

Example Sentences

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His peacenik bonafides never seemed very believable considering his violent, hostile temperament, but they did become part of his brand.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026

But he also said “naïve” and peacenik speeches about everyone living together happily ever after weren’t helpful either.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2023

Even Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia's first post-independence president and the ultimate peacenik, could not find a resting place last year without a dispute breaking out.

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2022

It is true, his friends admitted: Martin Gugino is an activist, a seasoned peacenik who in a lifetime of protest has taken part in demonstrations against military drones, climate change, nuclear weapons and police brutality.

From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2020

When receiving my Nobel Prize, I'm so lost in thought that the peacenik seated beside me has to elbow me in the ribs, saying, "Hey, buddy, I think they're calling your name."

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris