adjective
- not aggressive or combative in pursuing a cause; peaceful in approach
Examples
- The nonmilitant protesters held a peaceful vigil outside the courthouse.
- She preferred nonmilitant methods of social change over confrontational tactics.
- The organization took a nonmilitant stance on the controversial issue.
- His nonmilitant approach to activism focused on education and dialogue.
- The nonmilitant faction within the movement advocated for gradual reform.
- They chose nonmilitant resistance rather than violent opposition.