anti-war
adjective
an·ti-war
ˌan-tē-ˈwȯr 
ˌan-tī-
variants
or antiwar
: opposed to war
anti-war demonstrations
antiwar activists
Examples of anti-war in a Sentence
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In Chicago, parallels to the 1968 DNC are top of mind, including large numbers of anti-war protestors, Hendershot said.
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Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 20 May 2024
The anti-war encampment on Denver’s Auraria Campus is now empty after pro-Palestine protests first began 23 days ago.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 18 May 2024
But four years later, the war had changed and the draft had been modified and much of the anti-war vote in New Hampshire was cast again in the Democratic primary instead of in McCloskey's.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 18 May 2024
The prior anti-war protests were supported by millions, students, citizens and veterans.
—Letters To The Editor, Orange County Register, 12 May 2024
Many of the anti-war students did not come from privilege, particularly those paying in-state tuition at public colleges like UW-Madison.
—TIME, 10 May 2024
National Students at some campus anti-war protests are reaching agreements with universities
Some leaders at other schools are now looking to these as an example.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 May 2024
Throughout American history, social unrest, including mass anti-war protests, has impeded the traditional pomp and circumstance that marks the culmination of college for students and their families.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
The Ohio National Guard was sent in to quell intensifying anti-war protests and anti-Nixon sentiment at the Kent State campus on May 1, 1970.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 6 May 2024
Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 20 May 2024
The anti-war encampment on Denver’s Auraria Campus is now empty after pro-Palestine protests first began 23 days ago.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 18 May 2024
But four years later, the war had changed and the draft had been modified and much of the anti-war vote in New Hampshire was cast again in the Democratic primary instead of in McCloskey's.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 18 May 2024
The prior anti-war protests were supported by millions, students, citizens and veterans.
—Letters To The Editor, Orange County Register, 12 May 2024
Many of the anti-war students did not come from privilege, particularly those paying in-state tuition at public colleges like UW-Madison.
—TIME, 10 May 2024
National Students at some campus anti-war protests are reaching agreements with universities
Some leaders at other schools are now looking to these as an example.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 May 2024
Throughout American history, social unrest, including mass anti-war protests, has impeded the traditional pomp and circumstance that marks the culmination of college for students and their families.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
The Ohio National Guard was sent in to quell intensifying anti-war protests and anti-Nixon sentiment at the Kent State campus on May 1, 1970.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 6 May 2024
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“Anti-war.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-war. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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