Anti-war
Definition
Opposed to war, militarism, and armed violence between states; pacifist. As an adjective, it characterizes social movements, street demonstrations, works of art (literature, cinematography), or political discourses campaigning for the diplomatic resolution of conflicts, global disarmament, and the preservation of peace. As a noun, it denotes a person who actively participates in pacifist movements and condemns military aggressions.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Anti-war
- Pacifist
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Masculine noun or variable adjective, plural: antirăzboinici, feminine equivalent: antirăzboinică. |
| Formation | Derived through prefixation by combining 'anti-' with the base descriptive adjective/noun 'războinic' (warrior/warlike). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [an.ti.rəz.ˈboj.nik] |
| Source | Dictionary of International Relations, Pacifism, and Political History |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Mii de cetățeni au participat la un marș antirăzboinic de amploare, cerând încetarea imediată a ostilităților de la graniță.
EN: Thousands of citizens participated in a major anti-war march, demanding an immediate end to the hostilities at the border.
RO: Romanul său celebru are un caracter profund antirăzboinic, descriind traumele psihologice suferite de soldați în tranșee.
EN: His famous novel has a deeply anti-war character, describing the psychological traumas suffered by soldiers in the trenches.
RO: Ca antirăzboinic convins, el a refuzat înrolarea în armată, invocând motive de conștiință și principii morale stricte.
EN: As a staunch anti-war advocate, he refused enlistment in the army, citing conscientious grounds and strict moral principles.
Idioms & Phrases
Mișcare antirăzboinică / Anti-war movement
RO: Coaliție socială organizată de cetățeni și intelectuali pentru a protesta împotriva intervențiilor militare și a înarmării.
EN: An organized social coalition of citizens and intellectuals protesting military interventions and arms build-ups.
Protest antirăzboinic / Anti-war protest
RO: Manifestație publică pașnică destinată condamnării agresiunilor armate și promovării păcii internaționale.
EN: A peaceful public demonstration designed to condemn armed aggressions and promote international peace.
Sentiment antirăzboinic / Anti-war sentiment
RO: Stare de spirit colectivă caracterizată prin respingerea ideii de violență militară ca soluție la disputele geopolitice.
EN: A collective mindset characterized by the rejection of the idea of military violence as a solution to geopolitical disputes.
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