Definition of "peacenik" [peacenik]

• Informal A political activist who publicly opposes war, a particular war, or the proliferation of weapons; a pacifist. (noun)

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• "But for actual policymaking, a Jewish peacenik is no substitute for someone with actual ties to the other perspectives in the region:"
• "So, descending on Washington to hear politicians and Jewish activists underline their support for Israel might present a challenge for a left leaning "peacenik" - Jew."
• "Mr Clegg - who denied he was a "peacenik" - said control orders should go as they distracted from the "real objectives" of gathering court evidence and suspects could abscond."