conscientious objection
con·sci·en·tious ob·jec·tion
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kon-shee-en-shuh s, kon-see- uh b-jek-shuh n]
- /ˌkɒn ʃiˈɛn ʃəs, ˌkɒn si- əbˈdʒɛk ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kon-shee-en-shuh s, kon-see- uh b-jek-shuh n]
- /ˌkɒn ʃiˈɛn ʃəs, ˌkɒn si- əbˈdʒɛk ʃən/
Definition of conscientious objection words
- noun conscientious objection refusal on moral or religious grounds to serve in the armed forces or to bear arms in a military conflict. 1
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Origin of conscientious objection
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900
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Parts of speech for Conscientious objection
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conscientious objection popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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