"peacenik" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: peaceniks [plural]
Etymology: peace + -nik Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|peace|nik}} peace + -nik Head templates: {{en-noun}} peacenik (plural peaceniks)
  1. (sometimes derogatory) Someone who publicly opposes armed conflict in general, or a particular conflict, or who publicly opposes the proliferation of weapons. Tags: derogatory, sometimes Categories (topical): People Synonyms: dove, pacifist Related terms: beatnik

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