peace-loving
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Definition
Adjective: * Having a nature or character that favors, seeks, or promotes peace; not aggressive or confrontational. It describes a person, group, or nation that prefers to avoid conflict and live in harmony.
Usage
This adjective is used to describe a person's or group's inherent disposition or attitude. It is typically placed before a noun (attributive position) but can also follow a linking verb (predicative position).
Examples
- The country's peace-loving population was horrified by the sudden outbreak of war.
- She is known as a gentle and peace-loving individual who avoids arguments.
- The treaty was signed by peace-loving nations committed to disarmament.
- Their society is fundamentally peace-loving.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in a slightly ironic or critical way to imply passivity or naivety in the face of aggression.
- The invaders took advantage of the peace-loving villagers.
Variants and Related Words
- Peaceable (adj.): Similar in meaning to "peace-loving," often describing a tendency to avoid conflict. It can also describe a situation free from conflict.
- He has a peaceable temperament.
- They reached a peaceable settlement.
- Pacifist (n./adj.): More specific than "peace-loving"; refers to someone who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable under any circumstances.
- She is a committed pacifist.
Synonyms
- Nonviolent
- Pacific
- Conciliatory
- Doveish (especially in politics)
Antonyms
- Aggressive
- Bellicose
- Belligerent
- Warlike
- Confrontational
Adjective
- inclined or disposed to peace
- they met in a peaceable spirit
- peace-loving citizens