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conscientious objector
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conscientious objector
n. Abbr. CO
One who on the basis of religious or moral principles refuses to bear arms or participate in military service.
conscientious objection n.
conscientious objector
n
(Military) a person who refuses to serve in the armed forces on the grounds of conscience
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.conscientious objector - one who refuses to serve in the armed forces on grounds of conscience
CO
dissenter, dissident, objector, protester, contestant - a person who dissents from some established policy
Translations
conscientious objector
n (Mil) → Wehrdienst- or Kriegsdienstverweigerer m (aus Gewissensgründen)
conscientious objector n (Mil) → obiettore m di coscienza
conscientious objector n (Mil) → obiettore m di coscienza


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