doves

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a white or grey bird, often used as a symbol of peace

a person in politics who prefers to solve problems using peaceful methods instead of force or violence

past simple of

a bird with short legs, a large body, and a small head, often used as a symbol of peace

past simple of dive

someone who believes that the government should not take strong action in controlling inflation, the national budget, etc.:

Anti-inflation hawks at the central bank didn't want to change interest rates, but the doves favored a reduction.