dawk
/dɔk/
noun
- A person who is neither a hawk (supporter of war) nor a dove (supporter of peace), but holds a middle or uncertain position on military conflict.
- Many voters in the district are dawks, wanting a strong military but also hoping to avoid war.
- In the debate over the military intervention, she identified as a dawk, unsure whether force was the right answer.
- The senator was considered a dawk, often voting for defense funding but also supporting diplomatic talks.