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nonmilitant

/ˌnɑːnˈmɪl.ə.tənt/
non · mil · i · tant
Plural:nonmilitants
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• adjective

1

Not militant; favoring peaceful, moderate, or cooperative methods over confrontational, aggressive, or forceful action in support of a cause.

Example

"The organization adopted a nonmilitant approach, relying on public education and legislative lobbying rather than disruptive protests."

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• noun

1

A person who is not militant, or who advocates for social or political change through peaceful, moderate, and nonconfrontational means.

Example

"During the labor negotiations, the nonmilitants on the committee urged the union to continue talks rather than call an immediate strike."

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• Rhymes for nonmilitant

• Nearby Words

nonmembership
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nonmetallic
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nonmilitary
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nonmobile

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonmilitant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonmilitant
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