Antiwar Meaning in English
word
ˌæntaɪˈwɔɹ/, /ˌæntiˈwɔɹ
an-tee-WAWR
ˌæntiˈwɔː
an-tee-WAW
Definition
Describes people, actions, or things that are against war or support peace instead of conflict.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as an adjective (e.g., 'antiwar protest', 'antiwar movement'). Common in political discussions, journalism, and social movements. It describes a stance or action that is opposed to war in general, not just a specific conflict.
Spanish: antiguerraPortuguese (BR): anti-guerraPortuguese (PT): anti-guerraChinese (Simplified): 反战Chinese (Traditional): 反戰Hindi: युद्ध विरोधीArabic: مناهض للحربBengali: যুদ্ধবিরোধীRussian: антивоенныйJapanese: 反戦Vietnamese: phản chiếnKorean: 반전Turkish: savaş karşıtıUrdu: جنگ مخالفIndonesian: anti-perang
Example Sentences
They joined an antiwar group at school.
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She gave an antiwar speech during the assembly.
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There was an antiwar protest in the city center.
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The antiwar movement really grew after the news broke.
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He’s always been passionate about antiwar activism.
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Many musicians wrote antiwar songs in the 1960s.
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