Peacenik
(noun)
A person who advocates for peace, especially during times of war or conflict.
Origin:
1960s; earliest use found in new york times. blend of peace + beatnik.
Examples:
- The peaceniks organized a protest against the war in the city center.
- She was known as a peacenik for her activism against nuclear weapons.
- The peaceniks held signs that read 'Make Love Not War' at the rally.
- The young man was a self-proclaimed peacenik and refused to serve in the military.
- The peaceniks marched from the park to the government building to demand peace negotiations.