1. a person who believes that war and violence are wrong and refuses to fight in wars

1. opposing war and violence as a means of settling disputes

Examples

• As a pacifist, she refused to serve in the military.
• The pacifist movement gained momentum during the Vietnam War.
• His pacifist beliefs prevented him from supporting the invasion.
• Many pacifists choose alternative service instead of military duty.
• The pacifist approach emphasizes dialogue over conflict.
• She held pacifist views and promoted nonviolent resistance.
• The pacifist organization worked to prevent armed conflicts.