anti-war

adjective

an·​ti-war ˌan-tē-ˈwȯr How to pronounce anti-war (audio)
ˌan-tī-
variants or antiwar
: opposed to war
anti-war demonstrations
antiwar activists

Examples of anti-war in a Sentence

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Since its start, Operation Epic Fury has drawn scrutiny from the American public, inspiring anti-war protests across the country. Olivia Palombo, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026 Where was this anti-war sentiment expressed by her, Ben Stiller and others during Barack Obama’s administration? Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026 Although defined by his anti-war activism, McDonald would acknowledge conflicted feelings about Vietnam. Hillel Italie, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026 The Democrats’ anti-Trump, anti-war resolution was killed in the House on a partisan vote of 219-to 212. Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anti-war

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-war was in 1812

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“Anti-war.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-war. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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