The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PEACENIK
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does PEACENIK mean?
PEACENIK noun- (sometimes derogatory) Someone who publicly opposes armed conflict in general, or a particular conflict, or who publicly opposes the proliferation of weapons.