pacifist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who advocates or practices non-violence and refuses to bear arms or take part in war.

  - "Mahatma Gandhi was a famous pacifist who led India to independence through non-violent means."
  - "Despite being a pacifist, John refused to be drafted during wartime."

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Antonyms

bellicist , hawk , militarist

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Synonyms

Gandhist , dove

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pacifist
apostle , castle , chastise , distaste , felicitous , hasten , jurist , liquorist , mastiff , nastiness , pastor , posterity , restless , sufficiency , tasteless , testiness , vexed , vicious , wistful

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Variants

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pacifist , pacifists , pacifistic , pacifistically , pacifism , pacifisms

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'pax' meaning peace, and the suffix 'ist' denoting a doer or practitioner.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pacifist' was first used in English in the 17th century.

2. Leo Tolstoy, a famous pacifist, wrote extensively on nonviolence and its application to personal and social life.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nonviolence: A philosophy and practice of rejecting violence and using nonviolent means to achieve social, political, or personal change.

2. Quakerism: A Christian denomination known for its commitment to pacifism and social justice.

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Culture

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The concept of pacifism has been a significant part of various religious and philosophical traditions, including Christianity, Buddhism, and Quakerism. It has been expressed through literature, art, and music, with notable examples including Tolstoy's 'The Kingdom of God is Within You' and Dylan's 'Blowin' in the Wind'. Pacifism has also been a prominent theme in political and social movements, such as the peace movements of the 20th century and the anti-war protests against the Vietnam War.

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