A person who opposes pacifism and advocates for military preparedness or the use of force.
From anti- + pacifist (a person who advocates peace). Emerged as a distinct label in the early 20th century during debates over world conflicts.
Historical antipacifists were often intellectuals and politicians who believed that pacifism was naïve and dangerous, yet many became deeply disillusioned after witnessing the horrors of war firsthand.
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