Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Swedish term or phrase:
krigsvägrare
English translation:
war refusers
Added to glossary by
Michele Fauble
Jul 22, 2007 10:16
16 yrs ago
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Swedish term
Always to your satisfaction in time
Native in: Swedish 
Works in: German to Swedish, English to Swedish, Norwegian to Swedish, and 1 more.
krigsvägrare
Swedish to English
Law/Patents
Law (general)
Aliens act
om han enligt 3 kap 1 § är flykting, krigsvägrare eller utan...
Det är en text som handlar om svensk migrationspolitik och lagstiftning.
Det är en text som handlar om svensk migrationspolitik och lagstiftning.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +3 | conscientious objectors |
Michele Fauble
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| 5 +1 | war refugees |
Claudia Anda-Maria Halas
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Change log
Jul 23, 2007 23:48: Michele Fauble Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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Michele Fauble
United States
United States
Native in English
United States
Native English
Native in: English
Works in: Norwegian to English, Danish to English, Swedish to English
Related KudoZ points
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conscientious objectors
Those who refuse to fight based on moral grounds.
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Note added at 13 mins (2007-07-22 10:29:45 GMT)
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Or 'war refusers' for a more general term.
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Note added at 14 hrs (2007-07-23 00:49:39 GMT)
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conscientious objector - one who refuses to fight in any war based on moral objections to war.
war refuser - one who refuses to fight in a war
war refugee - one who flees a war zone to escape the ravages of war
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Note added at 13 mins (2007-07-22 10:29:45 GMT)
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Or 'war refusers' for a more general term.
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Note added at 14 hrs (2007-07-23 00:49:39 GMT)
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conscientious objector - one who refuses to fight in any war based on moral objections to war.
war refuser - one who refuses to fight in a war
war refugee - one who flees a war zone to escape the ravages of war
Peer comment(s):
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George Hopkins
: conscientious objector (person who refuses to serve in the armed forces)
35 mins
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E2efour (X)
: Consc. obj. seems too narrow (see definition). War refuser seems ok but seems to leave out civilian refugees. Added: war refuser is the only possible term (to include those in the military).
2 hrs
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"War refuser' would include civilians who flee "för att undgå förestående krigstjänstgöring". 'War refugee' includes all those - men, women, children - who flee a war zone to escape the ravages of war.
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Charlesp
1 day 2 hrs
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Frederika Heden
3 days 1 hr
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2 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks to Michele Fauble for the most useful word from a general point."
+1
1 hr
Claudia Anda-Maria Halas
Romania
Romania
Romania
Respect and professionalism!
Native in: Romanian 
Works in: French to Romanian, Romanian to French, English to Romanian, and 14 more.
war refugees
I don't know if it fits exactely in the context...
Peer comment(s):
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E2efour (X)
: Ok if we regard deserters as war refugees (see definition I have quoted above). Added: consc. obj. is by definition not in the military, so the correct term is "war refuser".
50 mins
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| neutral |
Michele Fauble
: 'War refugees' includes all those who flee a war zone - men, women, children - not just those who refuse to take part militarily.
12 hrs
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Charlesp
: interesting idea, but not exactly
1 day 37 mins
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Discussion
Civilian (=refugee) or soldier (i.e. deserter) for the first part.