1. a conscientious objector, especially to military service
Usage: informal; sometimes derogatory

Examples

• During World War II, he was labeled a conchy for refusing to fight.
• The conchy worked in a hospital instead of serving in combat.
• Some people respected his principles, while others called him a conchy.
• The draft board assigned the conchy to alternative service.
• Being called a conchy didn’t change his moral convictions.