conscientious objector

Definition of conscientious objector

Nouns

one who refuses to serve in the armed forces on grounds of conscience
Synonyms:
CO
Type of:
contestant, dissenter, dissident, objector, protester
a person who dissents from some established policy

Vocabulary Lists for conscientious objector

Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried ยป(59 words)
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