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pacifist Synonyms
Another word for pacifist
Choosing another word for pacifist depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable and that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means.
Usage Example
"As a lifelong peacemaker, she dedicated her career to international mediation and conflict resolution."
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peacemaker
dove
conscientious objector
conciliator
• adjective (Context 2)
Holding the belief that war and violence are unjustifiable; relating to or characteristic of pacifism or pacifists.
Usage Example
"The organization maintained a strictly pacifistic stance throughout the international diplomatic crisis."
Strongest
pacifistic
nonviolent
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peace-loving
dovish
peaceable
irenic
Opposites of pacifist
The opposite of pacifist shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
warmonger
militarist
militaristic
bellicose
warlike
hawk
warhawk
hawkish
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pacifist. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pacifist