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A '''hawk''' in political terminology is someone who favors war, or a strong military, or participation in a particular war. Often it is used as an adjective rather than a noun, as in "hawkish". It is in contrast with a [[dove]]. | A '''hawk''' in political terminology is someone who favors war, or a strong military, or participation in a particular war. Often it is used as an adjective rather than a noun, as in "hawkish". It is in contrast with a [[dove]]. | ||
| − | A '''hawk''' is also a bird of | + | A '''hawk''' is also a bird of prey which feeds on the flesh of other animals. |
[[category:politics]] | [[category:politics]] | ||
[[category:birds]] | [[category:birds]] | ||
Revision as of 21:30, December 19, 2007
A hawk in political terminology is someone who favors war, or a strong military, or participation in a particular war. Often it is used as an adjective rather than a noun, as in "hawkish". It is in contrast with a dove.
A hawk is also a bird of prey which feeds on the flesh of other animals.