1. a person who believes in or advocates for pacifism; someone opposed to war and violence
Usage: less common variant of ‘pacifist’

Examples

• The pacificist refused to support any military intervention.
• As a committed pacificist, she organized peaceful protests against the war.
• The pacificist movement gained momentum during the 1960s.
• He identified himself as a pacificist who believed conflicts should be resolved through dialogue.
• The pacificist’s speech emphasized the importance of nonviolent resistance.
• Many pacificists were imprisoned for refusing to serve in the military.