peacenik

[pees-nik]

noun

Slang: Often Disparaging.

1. an activist or demonstrator who opposes war and military intervention; pacifist.

Word History and Origins

Origin of peacenik¹

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65; peace + -nik

Example Sentences

But then the alleged isolationist peacenik Donald Trump has been itching to use war powers since he became president the first time.

From Salon

He attacked hypocrisy, whether in the Nixon administration or in the posturing of a peacenik.

From Los Angeles Times

I've been saying for years that his schtick about being some kind of peacenik was a crock.

From Salon

The statement described Kristofferson as "a peacenik, a revolutionary, an actor, a superstar, a sex symbol, and a family man."

From BBC

They may be peaceniks but they are champing at the bit for a war of their own and it looks like Mexico will be their enemy of choice.

From Salon

Related Words

• peacemaker