Hawkish

Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words.

You might hear this word used to describe someone’s beliefs on defense issues.

Hawkish.

She(Hillary Clinton)is more hawkish in her views.

I think she was speaking quite frankly about what she believes in foreign policy.

Hawkish.

A hawk is a fierce bird.

The word hawkish describes someone’s thoughts on defense issues.

It means the person supports using military force.

The opposite of being hawkish is being a dove.

Doves only want to use the military as a last possibility.

So the next time you hear the word hawkish, you will know what this News Word means!