Pacifist

Definition of pacifist:

part of speech: noun

One who opposes war; one who believes in, and works for, peace between the nations; a peace- maker; an opponent of militarism.

Usage examples for pacifist:

• I hope not, replied Nora, for in that case you would become a pacifist for Kathleen, just like mother, you know, is a terrible peace person. "The Major", Ralph Connor.

• We are again forced to the conclusion that it is violence as we have defined it to which the pacifist objects. "Introduction to Non-Violence", Theodore Paullin.

• Such was the case, for instance, with a female member of the company, seated in a place of honour near the host, whose demure garb and gentle countenance seemed to indicate her as a Lady Pacifist but denied all further identification. "Further Foolishness", Stephen Leacock.