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peace advocate

[/piːs ˈædvəkət/]
nounpl: peace advocates
defensor da paz
1. A person who actively promotes and supports peaceful resolution of conflicts and advocates for non-violence as a means to achieve social and political goals.
The peace advocate spoke at the conference about disarmament and conflict resolution.
O defensor da paz falou na conferência sobre desarmamento e resolução de conflitos.
2. An individual or activist who works to prevent wars and promote peaceful coexistence between nations or groups.
She became a peace advocate after witnessing the devastation caused by war.
Ela se tornou defensora da paz após testemunhar a devastação causada pela guerra.
Synonyms
pacifistpeacemakerdoveactivist for peacepromoter of peace
Antonyms
warmongerhawkmilitaristaggressor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
defensor da paz
Most common usage in Brazil
Brazil
ativista pela paz
Alternative term emphasizing activist role
Portugal
defensor da paz
Standard term in Portugal
Portugal
pacifista
More formal or philosophical context

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat swords into plowshares
turn the other cheek
make peace not war
dove of peace
extend an olive branch
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