passivist

/ˈpæsɪvɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who advocates or practices passivism, the policy or practice of avoiding conflict or taking no action in a dispute, often through nonviolent means.

“The peace activist was a dedicated passivist who believed that resistance was futile and that nonviolent protest was the only way to bring about change.”

Synonyms

  • nonresistant
  • pacifist

Antonyms

  • militant
  • warrior