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hawk

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈhɔk// UK //hˈɔːk// hawk

n. a person in politics who supports using strong or aggressive action, especially war, to solve problems. They usually prefer fighting or pressure over talking and making deals.

n. a person, especially a politician or advisor, who advocates for an aggressive or warlike foreign policy. Often contrasted with 'dove' in political discourse.


SIMPLE

The military hawk argued for sending more troops to the border.

CONTEXTUAL

During the cabinet meeting, the hawks pushed for immediate economic sanctions despite warnings from diplomatic advisors.

COMPLEX

While the president sought a diplomatic resolution, the hawks within his administration continued to lobby for a preemptive strike to neutralize the perceived threat.

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Commonly used in political journalism to categorize figures based on their stance on military intervention.

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