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antimilitaristic

adjective

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  1. antiwar
  2. nonaggressive
  3. neutral
  4. unwarlike
  5. mild
  6. nonbelligerent
Adjective
  • Additionally, some antiwar politicians were imprisoned or forced to flee abroad ahead of the campaign.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Not only have party politics vanished from Russia without much visible objection, there is no antiwar movement at all.
    — MICHAEL KIMMAGE, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of antiwar
Adjective
  • 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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  • Different views on the topic Bianco’s legal team argued that the sheriff had a duty to investigate a complaint alleging discrepancies in the election and had acted lawfully after obtaining search warrants from a neutral magistrate.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Much like white, navy blue is a classic, timeless color that offers a deep neutral contrast to black or gray doors without sacrificing a sophisticated look.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of neutral
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  • 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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  • In addition, for people who do get infected with COVID, Paxlovid may be prescribed for those with moderate or mild symptoms who may be at risk of more severe disease.
    — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 21 Sep. 2026
  • However, that’s changing, as travelers continue to visit in milder months with fewer crowds.
    — Chris Dong, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of mild
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  • 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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“Antimilitaristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antimilitaristic. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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