A conscientious objector refuses to fight on moral grounds. Register as a conscientious objector.
Britain recognised the position in 1916, and tribunals decided each case one at a time. Many a conscientious objector served as a stretcher bearer, which was among the most dangerous jobs there was.
1nounconscientious objectorSomebody who refuses to fight on moral grounds.
“His grandfather was a conscientious objector and drove ambulances instead.”
conscientious objector is a person.
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