Antiwarlike

/ˌæntiˈwɔrlaɪk/ adjective

Definition

Not inclined toward or characteristic of war; peace-loving or opposed to military aggression.

Etymology

From 'anti-' plus 'warlike' (from 'war' plus the adjective suffix '-like'). This less common variant emphasizes temperament rather than political stance.

Kelly Says

Some cultures pride themselves on being antiwarlike—Costa Rica, for example, famously abolished its military in 1949, creating a completely different national identity based on peaceful development.

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