noun
doves; moderates; soft-liners
Political metaphor for those favoring peaceful or moderate policies, contrasted with タカ派 (hawks). Used in journalism and political commentary.
See also: タカ派
党内のハト派は、軍事力よりも外交を重視している。
The doves in the party emphasize diplomacy over military force.
彼はハト派の政治家として知られている。
He is known as a dove politician.
Opposite term meaning 'hawks' or hard-liners who favor aggressive or forceful policies.
Compound of ハト (dove, symbol of peace) and 派 (faction, group). Calque of English 'dove' in the political sense.