Wehrdienstverweigerer

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Etymology[edit]

From Wehr (defence, defense (i.e., military, national, selective)) +‎ Dienst (service) +‎ Verweigerer (refuser).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): [ˈveːɐ̯diːnstfɛɐ̯ˌvaɪ̯ɡəʁɐ]
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  • Hyphenation: Wehr‧dienst‧ver‧wei‧ge‧rer

Noun[edit]

Wehrdienstverweigerer m (strong, genitive Wehrdienstverweigerers, plural Wehrdienstverweigerer, feminine Wehrdienstverweigererin or Wehrdienstverweigerin)

  1. conscientious objector, conshie (male or of unspecified gender)
    Synonym: Kriegsdienstverweigerer
    Antonym: Wehrdienstleistender

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