1. plural of dove; small birds related to pigeons, often white and associated with peace
2. people who favor peaceful solutions to conflicts rather than military action
Usage: political

Examples

• White doves were released at the wedding ceremony.
• The doves cooed softly in the garden.
• A pair of doves built their nest under the roof.
• The political doves opposed the military intervention.
• Congress was divided between hawks and doves on the war issue.
• Doves are often used as symbols of peace and love.
• The park was full of doves looking for breadcrumbs.