peacenik
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of peacenik
Example Sentences
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His peacenik bonafides never seemed very believable considering his violent, hostile temperament, but they did become part of his brand.
From Salon ● Feb. 24, 2026
But he also said “naïve” and peacenik speeches about everyone living together happily ever after weren’t helpful either.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 21, 2023
Even Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia's first post-independence president and the ultimate peacenik, could not find a resting place last year without a dispute breaking out.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2022
The real story began with Daniel Ellsberg, the Marine turned government researcher turned clandestine peacenik who first gave the Pentagon Papers to The New York Times.
From New York Times ● Dec. 21, 2017
When receiving my Nobel Prize, I'm so lost in thought that the peacenik seated beside me has to elbow me in the ribs, saying, "Hey, buddy, I think they're calling your name."
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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