nonmilitant

/ˌnɑnˈmɪlɪtənt/
noun
  1. A person who is not aggressive or does not engage in militant activities.
    • The meeting included both militants and nonmilitants hoping to find common ground.
    • As a nonmilitant, he felt out of place among the more radical members.
    • The nonmilitants in the crowd urged everyone to remain calm.
adjective
  1. Not aggressive, combative, or actively supporting the use of force; peaceful in approach.
    • The organization took a nonmilitant stance, focusing on dialogue instead of protests.
    • The group's nonmilitant methods attracted members who wanted change without conflict.
    • She preferred a nonmilitant form of activism, writing letters to local leaders.
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