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peacenik

/ˈpiːs.nɪk/
peace · nik
Plural:peaceniks
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• noun

1

A person who actively opposes war and advocates for peace, especially a participant in anti-war demonstrations.

Example

"During the 1960s, the campus café became a popular gathering spot for student activists and vocal peaceniks."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Peacenik' is an informal term that originally carried a mildly disparaging or dismissive tone when used by political opponents during the 1960s, though it is also used humorously or affectionately by anti-war activists themselves.

• Nearby Words

peacekeeping
peacemaker
peacemaking
peacenik
peacetime
peach
peach blossom

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1960s from the English word 'peace' and the suffix '-nik' (borrowed from Yiddish and Slavic languages and popularized in English by 'beatnik' and 'Sputnik'), denoting an ardent devotee or supporter.

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