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objector vs conscientious objector

conscientious objector vs objector

objector and conscientious objector both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
objector Yes No No No
conscientious objector Yes No No No
As nouns, conscientious objector is a hyponym of objector; that is, conscientious objector is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than objector:
  • objector: a person who dissents from some established policy
  • conscientious objector: one who refuses to serve in the armed forces on grounds of conscience
Other hyponyms of objector include CO, nonconformist, recusant, political dissident, NIMBY.
objector (noun) conscientious objector (noun)
a person who dissents from some established policy one who refuses to serve in the armed forces on grounds of conscience
Difference between objector and conscientious objector

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