nonbelligerent
/ˌnɑnbəˈlɪdʒərənt/
adjective
- Not engaged in a war or conflict; not hostile or aggressive.
- His nonbelligerent tone helped calm the tense meeting.
- The diplomat maintained a nonbelligerent stance during the negotiations.
- The nonbelligerent nation offered humanitarian aid to both sides.
Antonyms
noun
- A country or person that is not taking part in a war or conflict.
- As a nonbelligerent, the country could mediate peace talks.
- The treaty was signed by all major powers, including several nonbelligerents.
- The conference included both belligerents and nonbelligerents.