pacifist

pacifist
One opposed to war or the use of force against another nation or another people. The word is also used and understood to mean one who refuses or is unwilling for any purpose to bear arms because of conscientious considerations and who is disposed to encourage others in such refusal. United States v Schwimmer, 279 US 644, 73 L Ed 889, 49 S Ct 448.

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