Word
antiwar
Phoneticsan·ti·war, stress on the third syllable
/ˌæntaɪˈwɔɹ/
Definition
adj. against war and military fighting. You use it to describe people, protests, or ideas that want peace instead of war.
adj. Opposed to war or to a particular armed conflict, especially as a political stance. Typically placed before nouns linked to protest, movements, or expression.
Examples
“They join an antiwar march in the city center.”
“Students organize an antiwar rally outside the library to call for peace talks.”
“The museum's new exhibit traces antiwar posters from the 1960s to today, showing how artists challenged official stories.”
Examples
simple
“They join an antiwar march in the city center.”
contextual
“Students organize an antiwar rally outside the library to call for peace talks.”
complex
“The museum's new exhibit traces antiwar posters from the 1960s to today, showing how artists challenged official stories.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “antiwar” in context.
Verb
01. become antiwar
“He became antiwar after his brother was sent abroad.”
verb + adj
Adjective
02. fiercely antiwar
“The campus newspaper was fiercely antiwar during the conflict.”
adv + adj
Noun
03. antiwar activist
“The antiwar activist gave a powerful speech about peace.”
adj + noun
04. antiwar campaign
“She helped organize an antiwar campaign across local schools.”
adj + noun
05. antiwar film
“We watched a moving antiwar film in history class.”
adj + noun
06. antiwar march
“We took part in a peaceful antiwar march last weekend.”
adj + noun
07. antiwar movement
“The antiwar movement grew quickly on university campuses.”
adj + noun
08. antiwar protest
“Thousands joined an antiwar protest in the city centre on Saturday.”
adj + noun
09. antiwar rally
“Speakers at the antiwar rally called for an immediate ceasefire.”
adj + noun
10. antiwar song
“That famous antiwar song is still played at peace events.”
adj + noun
11. a powerful antiwar film
“The festival opened with a powerful antiwar film.”
12. join an antiwar protest
“Over 5,000 people joined an antiwar protest in London.”
Usage
The adjective typically appears before the noun it modifies.
Real-World Examples
“Notable cases include that of Emma Goldman, a Lithuanian-born anarchist and women’s rights activist who was jailed in 1917 for her antiwar activities, before being denaturalised and deported to the Soviet Union.” “The spotlight on the country’s only antiwar party has brought a spark to what had looked like another dull, tightly controlled election campaign.” “The liberal party Yabloko is fielding 98 candidates in this weekend’s elections, a small miracle for antiwar Russians who cannot openly express their views.” “They sought dramatic and spectacular confrontations with the police – like the antiwar protests at the 1968 Democratic Convention – as a way to create crises and expose state violence.” Synonyms
Antonyms
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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