1. 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.