conchies
/ˈkɑntʃiz/
noun
- People who refuse to serve in the military because of their moral or religious beliefs; conscientious objectors.
- During the war, the conchies were often assigned to non-combat roles like farming or hospital work.
- My grandfather was one of the conchies who stood firm in his beliefs despite pressure from the community.
- The documentary interviewed several conchies about their experiences in the 1940s.