antimilitaristic

adjective

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  1. antiwar
  2. nonaggressive
  3. neutral
  4. unwarlike
  5. mild
  6. nonbelligerent
Adjective
  • Morse became a leading speaker at rallies in the growing antiwar movement.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
  • Children of the 1960s may recall that even within the militant activist group, Students for Democratic Society (SDS), animus was frequently directed not at the establishment but at fellow antiwar advocates.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 28 June 2026
Definition of antiwar
Adjective
  • In the second group, the children were exposed to a nonaggressive model who played in a quiet manner with other toys but ignored the doll.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026
  • Despite their dramatic appearance, Arizona tarantulas are shy and nonaggressive.
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Definition of nonaggressive
Adjective
  • On the other side, the plumbing is being pushed toward neutral ground.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • For a more understated look, classic French tips, neutral ombré, and sheer pink designs offer a polished finish without feeling too bold.
    — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of neutral
Adjective
  • Here a civilian leader is shown in an unwarlike pose, seated, with a thoughtful and resolute expression—an icon of responsibility.
    — Adam Kirsch, WSJ, 1 Oct. 2021
Definition of unwarlike
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  • The humidity lifts, replaced by bright, mild days made for the historic streets of Savannah and Charleston, or the maritime forests and salt marshes beyond them.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Scattered over the top were generous pebbles of queso panela, mild, milky and squeaky like halloumi.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of mild
Adjective
  • For not wanting to be nonbelligerent by naming the terms for belligerence.
    — Solmaz Sharif, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2022
  • Over time, such cooperation could gradually acclimate Arab peoples to a nonbelligerent stance toward Israel.
    — Charles Krauthammer, Twin Cities, 30 May 2017
Definition of nonbelligerent
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