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peacenik

[ˈpiːsnɪk]
nounpl: peacenikstk
pacifista
1. A person who advocates for peace, especially one who actively opposes war and military action
The peacenik protesters gathered in front of the government building.
Os pacifistas se reuniram em frente ao prédio do governo.
2. Often used informally or somewhat derogatorily to describe someone with strong anti-war views
He was labeled a peacenik for refusing to support the military campaign.
Ele foi rotulado de pacifista por se recusar a apoiar a campanha militar.
NYC Slang
peace freak (1960s counterculture slang, similar connotation)
Synonyms
pacifistdoveanti-war activistpeace advocate
Antonyms
hawkwarmongermilitarist

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pacifista
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
pacifista
Standard term used in Portugal
General
ativista pela paz
Alternative phrase meaning peace activist

Related Idioms & Phrases

dove vs hawk
peace movement
anti-war stance
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