anti-war
adjective
an·ti-war
ˌan-tē-ˈwȯr 
ˌan-tī-
variants
or antiwar
: opposed to war
anti-war demonstrations
antiwar activists
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From the civil rights movement, to anti-war marches, to Black Lives Matter demonstrations, peaceful protest has changed the face of the country and achieved political transformation.
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State Rep. Matt Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
Whilst there were some, such as anti-war protesters and people concerned about the cost, who voiced disapproval over the parade, there didn’t appear to be too much criticism from lawmakers, according to historians.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 11 June 2025
The anti-war film is a Pantaleon Films production in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios for Prime Video, directed by Dennis Gansel.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 June 2025
This year, the anti-war demonstrations have largely faded from view, but protesters held a silent vigil a few hours before Thursday’s ceremony.
—Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
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State Rep. Matt Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
Whilst there were some, such as anti-war protesters and people concerned about the cost, who voiced disapproval over the parade, there didn’t appear to be too much criticism from lawmakers, according to historians.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 11 June 2025
The anti-war film is a Pantaleon Films production in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios for Prime Video, directed by Dennis Gansel.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 June 2025
This year, the anti-war demonstrations have largely faded from view, but protesters held a silent vigil a few hours before Thursday’s ceremony.
—Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for anti-war
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“Anti-war.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-war. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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