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war hawk
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war hawk
n.
1. A member of the 12th U.S. Congress (1811-1813) who advocated war with Great Britain.
2. One who advocates war; a hawk.
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Noun1.war hawk - an advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations
hawk
militarist, warmonger - a person who advocates war or warlike policies
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