Definition of "antiwar" []

• Opposed to war or to a particular war: antiwar protests; an antiwar candidate. (adjective)

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• "Edmond Morgan, an emeritus professor of history who was Ellis's thesis adviser, also expressed surprise at the notion that his friend was involved in antiwar activities."
• "GOP Rep. "Mean Jean" Schmidt -- the woman whose claim to fame is that she called antiwar John Murtha a "coward" on the House floor -- has hung on to win reelection after facing a fierce challenge from Dem Victoria Wulsin."
• "Peace is not fashionable these days, and the word antiwar has been reduced to an adjective that is used primarily in combination with nouns such as “traitor” or “clown.”"