anti-war
UK: ˌæntiˈwɔː(r) | US: ˌæntiˈwɔːr
adj. opposed to war or military conflict
The word "anti-war" combines the prefix "anti-" (from Greek anti, meaning "against") with the noun "war" (from Old English wyrre, meaning "armed conflict"). The prefix "anti-" has been widely adopted in English to form words expressing opposition (e.g., "antibiotic," "antifreeze"). "War" traces back to Proto-Germanic roots and has retained its core meaning. The compound "anti-war" emerged in the early 20th century, reflecting organized opposition to militarism, particularly during World War I.
The anti-war movement gained momentum during the Vietnam War.
She wrote an anti-war poem protesting government policies.
Many artists joined anti-war demonstrations in the 1960s.
His speech criticized the president’s stance as insufficiently anti-war.
The film portrays soldiers who became anti-war activists after combat.