Dovish

usgb/ˈdʌvɪʃ/
adjective

Favoring peace, against war or violence.

She has a dovish stance on foreign policy.
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Often appears as...

  • dovish stance
  • dovish policy
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Peace Positive

Expresses a preference for peace in a positive, often idealistic way.

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Her dovish approach promoted dialogue over conflict.
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Not Weak

Being dovish doesn't mean weakness; it often requires bravery to advocate peace.

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Despite criticism, he remained dovish and worked towards reconciliation.
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Political Context

It's commonly used in political or diplomatic contexts to discuss conflict resolution.

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The senator's dovish remarks signaled a shift in policy.
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