nonmilitant
Avoids forceful methods
Nonmilitant describes someone or something that avoids aggressive or confrontational methods.
A nonmilitant activist pursues change through negotiation rather than direct action.
The term often distinguishes moderates from more radical factions within a movement: The nonmilitant wing of the union preferred dialogue with management.
Not using physical force
- peacefulFree from disturbance
- gentleSoft and kind
- calmFree from agitation
- moderateLessen intensity or preside
restrained · temperate · nonaggressive · conciliatory · diplomatic · civil · measured · quiet
One refusing military service morally
- doveGentle cooing bird
- peacemakerConflict resolution agent
- peace activistOne opposing warfare publicly
- QuakerSociety of Friends member
ahimsa · satyagraha · Gandhian · antiwar · disarmament · antinuclear · plowshares · mediator
Public display of opinion
- petitionFormal written appeal
- boycottOrganized economic protest
- sit-inProtest by remaining seated
- marchRhythmic group walk
rally · vigil · civil disobedience · peaceful assembly · banner · placard · candlelight vigil · silent protest
Public cause supporter
- campaignerOne who advocates publicly
- reformerAgent of institutional improvement
- organizerArrangement tool or person
- progressiveFavoring reform and innovation
humanitarian · crusader · petitioner · demonstrator · lobbyist · protester · dissenter · agitator
nonviolent
Not using physical force
moderate · restrained · temperate · nonaggressive · conciliatory · diplomatic · civil · measured · quiet · composed
conscientious objector
One refusing military service morally
- doveGentle cooing bird
- peacemakerConflict resolution agent
- peace activistOne opposing warfare publicly
Quaker · ahimsa · satyagraha · Gandhian · antiwar · disarmament · antinuclear · plowshares · mediator · reconciler
demonstration
Public display of opinion
march · rally · vigil · civil disobedience · peaceful assembly · banner · placard · candlelight vigil · silent protest · hunger strike
advocate
Public cause supporter
- campaignerOne who advocates publicly
- reformerAgent of institutional improvement
- organizerArrangement tool or person
progressive · humanitarian · crusader · petitioner · demonstrator · lobbyist · protester · dissenter · agitator · grassroots
nonmilitantmilitant
Aggressive cause supporter
combative · aggressive · belligerent · bellicose · pugnacious