Nonmilitant: meaning, definitions and examples
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nonmilitant
[ nɒnˈmɪlɪtənt ]
general description
Nonmilitant refers to individuals or groups that are not engaged in or supportive of military-focused actions or warfare. It often describes a peaceful stance towards conflict resolution or social movements that do not advocate for violence.
Synonyms
diplomatic, nonviolent, pacifist, peaceful
Examples of usage
- She is a nonmilitant activist advocating for peace.
- The organization promotes nonmilitant approaches to political change.
- His nonmilitant philosophy influenced many in the community.
Translations
Translations of the word "nonmilitant" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não militante
🇮🇳 गैर-योद्धा
🇩🇪 nicht militant
🇮🇩 tidak militan
🇺🇦 неконфліктний
🇵🇱 niemilitarny
🇯🇵 非武装の
🇫🇷 non militant
🇪🇸 no militante
🇹🇷 savaşçı olmayan
🇰🇷 비무장
🇸🇦 غير عسكري
🇨🇿 nemilitantní
🇸🇰 nemilitantný
🇨🇳 非军事的
🇸🇮 nemilitanten
🇮🇸 ekki hernaðarlegur
🇰🇿 соғыссыз
🇬🇪 არამილიტარიზებული
🇦🇿 hərbi olmayan
🇲🇽 no militante
Etymology
The term 'nonmilitant' is a compound word formed by the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' or 'absence of' and 'militant,' which originates from the Latin 'militari,' meaning 'to serve as a soldier.' 'Militant' itself refers to engaging in warfare or striving for a cause in a vigorous or combative manner. The usage of the term 'nonmilitant' emerged in the 20th century, particularly during discussions surrounding conflicts, peace movements, and the civil rights movements, where there was a clear distinction made between those advocating for change through militant versus nonmilitant means. The concept has since taken on significance in various socio-political contexts, emphasizing peaceful resolutions and dialogue over armed conflict.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,828, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.