Значение

значений: 2

  1. (переносно)A proponent of war or military intrusiveness.

  2. (устаревшее, книжное)An eagle.

Ещё определения
  • an advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations

Происхождение

Late 18th c., often attributed to Virginian Congressman John Randolph of Roanoke, but no w

Late 18th c., often attributed to Virginian Congressman John Randolph of Roanoke, but no written evidence exists. Popularized in debates concerning the War of 1812. Sense "eagle" probably a calque of Old English guþhafoc

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Формы

мн. число: war hawks
Ед. числоwar hawk
Мн. числоwar hawks

правильный

Синонимы

синонимов: 2
hawkwarmonger
Близкие по смыслу
  • an advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations:hawk

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