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A '''hawk''' is a bird of prey which feeds on the flesh of other animals.
A '''hawk''' is a bird of prey which feeds on the flesh of other animals.
[[Image:Hawk-dove.jpg}thumb|280px|1966 cartoon by Ed Valtman]]
[[Image:Hawk-dove.jpg|thumb|280px|1966 cartoon by Ed Valtman]]
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]], who advocates peace instead.
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]], who advocates peace instead.