Spanish word

pacifista

Pronunciation

IPA/paθiˈfista/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)pacifist

Example

Ella es pacifista.

She is a pacifist.

Illustration for pacifista (pacifist)

More examples

Mi vecino es pacifista y evita las discusiones violentas.

My neighbor is a pacifist and avoids violent arguments.

Core concept

Peace activist carrying a 'no war' sign.

Common phrases

  • hablar con un pacifista

    talk to a pacifist

  • conocer a un pacifista

    meet a pacifist

Similar words

pacifismo: Ethical or political belief prioritizing peace and rejecting violent force.
pacificador: Calms disputes and helps opposing parties reach peaceful agreements.
activista: Acts publicly through protests or campaigns to promote a specific social issue.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que practica o defiende la no violencia en actos y en creencias, ya sea individualmente o en movimientos sociales.

Word origin

Derived from Latin pac- (pax 'peace') with the Spanish suffix -ista that forms nouns for people who practice or defend something.

Usage tips

  • In debates pacifista is sometimes used sarcastically to suggest naivety, so the word can sound critical rather than a neutral description.

Other meanings

  • anti-war activistnoun

Opposites

  • militaristamilitaristnoun

Related words

  • pacifismopacifismnoun

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