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peacenik

 

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Noun peacenik has 1 sense
  1. dove, peacenik - someone who prefers negotiations to armed conflict in the conduct of foreign relations
    --1 is a kind of pacifist, pacificist, disarmer

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Term: Peacenik

Definition:

A peacenik is a person who actively promotes and supports peace and opposes war and violence.

Senses:

1. Noun (General): A person who advocates for peace and nonviolence.

2. Noun (Derogatory): A person who is perceived as excessively pacifistic or naive in their pursuit of peace.

Sample Sentences:

1. General Sense:

  • Many peaceniks participated in the peaceful protest, advocating for disarmament.
  • She is known in the community as a dedicated peacenik, always spreading a message of love and understanding.

2. Derogatory Sense:

  • The peacenik's idealistic approach to solving conflicts often faced criticism from those favoring a more assertive stance.
  • Some people dismiss her as a naive peacenik who fails to acknowledge the complexities of international relations.

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