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Definition of dovish adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

dovish

adjective

/ˈdʌvɪʃ/

/ˈdʌvɪʃ/

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preferring to use peaceful discussion rather than military action in order to solve a political problem opposite hawkish

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