conchie
1
9.9
A person who refuses to fight in the army because of moral or religious beliefs
- noun
- /ˈkɒn.tʃi/
- Offensive
:
[término despectivo para 'objetor de conciencia']
- I'm a conchie, a pacifist.
Examples
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During the war, he identified as a conchie, refusing to fight due to his strong beliefs.
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Many conchies were granted exemptions from military service because of their pacifist views.
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The conchie spoke passionately about his opposition to violence and war.
Synonyms
CO
vsconchie
37
8.2
A person who refuses to join the army or fight because of their beliefs
is a slang, informal label used particularly in wartime
conscientious objector
vsconchie
11
7.3
A person who refuses to join the army for moral or religious reasons
is an informal slang word used especially during wartime
Antonyms
1
3.5
A person who chooses to join the armed forces instead of being forced to serve
Surface Forms
Etymology
Conchie is slang short for conscientious, from conscience meaning 'inner sense of right and wrong', so a conchie is a person who refuses military service because of their moral or religious beliefs.