Meaning
pacifist
- a person who opposes war and violence as a means of settling disputes
In a sentence
Mio zio è un convinto pacifista e rifiuta ogni tipo di violenza.
My uncle is a staunch pacifist and rejects all forms of violence.
Molte pacifiste hanno manifestato davanti al parlamento ieri.
Many pacifists demonstrated in front of parliament yesterday.
Non tutti i pacifisti condividono la stessa strategia di protesta.
Not all pacifists share the same protest strategy.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pacifista | singular |
| pacifisti | plural |
Usage notes
- Takes -a in the singular for both genders; plural is 'pacifisti' (m) and 'pacifiste' (f).
- Can also function as an adjective: 'movimento pacifista'.