1. plural of pacificist; people who believe in or advocate for pacifism, the principle of resolving disputes without violence or war
Usage: Note: 'pacifists' is the more common spelling; 'pacificists' is a less frequent variant

Examples

• The pacificists organized a march to promote peaceful conflict resolution.
• Many pacificists refused to serve in the military during the war.
• The group of pacificists believed that dialogue was always preferable to armed conflict.
• Throughout history, pacificists have challenged the necessity of warfare.
• The pacificists' message of nonviolence resonated with younger generations.