antimilitarist

adjective

as in antiwar

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  1. antiwar
  2. nonaggressive
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  • In 1970, antiwar activists clashed with police and set fire to the local Bank of America at the edge of campus—a dramatic act of rebellion seared into campus lore.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Several partners at the time were busy with cases fighting the Vietnam War draft or defending antiwar protesters.
    — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of antiwar
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  • Beavers are considered nonaggressive animals and typically avoid human contact.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
  • These solitary, nonaggressive bees use small pieces of leaves to build their nests, causing only cosmetic harm to the plant.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026
Definition of nonaggressive
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“Antimilitarist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antimilitarist. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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