Conscientious objector and Pacificist

Conscientious objector

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

Pacificist and conscientious objector are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Pacificist" with "Conscientious objector", this terms are similar.

Pacificist

Pacificist noun - Someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes.
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Synonyms for Pacificist

Conscientious objector and pacificist are semantically related. You can use "Conscientious objector" instead a noun "Pacificist".

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