Conscientious objector
Conscientious objector noun - One who refuses to serve in the armed forces on grounds of conscience.
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Refusenik and conscientious objector are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refusenik" instead a noun phrase "Conscientious objector".
Refusenik
Conscientious objector and refusenik are semantically related. You can use "Conscientious objector" instead a noun "Refusenik".
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