Conscientious objector and Dissident

Conscientious objector

Conscientious objector noun - One who refuses to serve in the armed forces on grounds of conscience.

Dissident and conscientious objector are semantically related in pacifist topic. In some cases you can use "Dissident" instead the phrase "Conscientious objector" as a noun or an adjective.

Dissident

Dissident noun - A person who believes, teaches, or advocates something opposed to accepted beliefs.
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Conscientious objector and dissident are semantically related in pacifist topic. You can use "Conscientious objector" instead a noun "Dissident".
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