Non-Violence Vocabulary

adjective describing someone who believes in pacifism, the belief that war and violence are unjustifiable

• The pacifistic approach to conflict resolution focuses on peaceful negotiations and diplomacy.
• She has always been a pacifistic person, preferring to avoid confrontation whenever possible.
• Some people see pacifistic individuals as 'hippies' or 'tree-huggers'.
• His pacifistic nature was like a calming presence in the midst of chaos.

noun a person who opposes war or the use of military force

adjective expressing or opposing war or the use of military force

• The anti-war movement gained momentum during the 1960s.
• She's really passionate about the whole anti-war thing.
• I'm all about that anti-war vibe.
• His words were like a powerful anti-war anthem.