antimilitaristic

adjective

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  1. nonaggressive
  2. neutral
  3. unwarlike
  4. mild
  5. nonbelligerent
Adjective
  • For one, China has long stood out for its nonaggressive nuclear doctrine.
    Caitlin Talmadge, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2018
  • Never run or make any loud noises or sudden movements, as this could startle these creatures, which are typically nonaggressive until frightened.
    Madeline Nguyen, The Arizona Republic, 22 Mar. 2024
Definition of nonaggressive
Adjective
  • The Animal Humane Society says that the best introductions are done outdoors, in a neutral space so neither dog is overwhelmed.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
  • What constitutes the neutral rate has been a key point of debate in recent months, and Lagarde said Thursday that while it had not been discussed at the December meeting, staff saw it between 1.75% and 2.5%.
    Jenni Reid, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of neutral
Adjective
  • Here a civilian leader is shown in an unwarlike pose, seated, with a thoughtful and resolute expression—an icon of responsibility.
    Adam Kirsch, WSJ, 1 Oct. 2021
  • Hobbits are small and unwarlike, with no interest in glory.
    Tom Shippey, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2017
Definition of unwarlike
Adjective
  • In Southern California, weather conditions were milder.
    Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Temperatures will be mild, with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s, making for pleasant holiday weather overall.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of mild
Adjective
  • For not wanting to be nonbelligerent by naming the terms for belligerence.
    Solmaz Sharif, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2022
  • Over time, such cooperation could gradually acclimate Arab peoples to a nonbelligerent stance toward Israel.
    Charles Krauthammer, Twin Cities, 30 May 2017
Definition of nonbelligerent
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