Peace-lover finding ocean almost on the way (8)
I believe the answer is:
pacifist
'way' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how they can define each other.
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for pacifist that I've seen before include "One will seek an end to war" , "One opposes violence and refuses to take part in war" , "Anti-war person, believes in peaceful settlements" , "Person who believes in peaceful means, anti-war" , "Person opposed to war" .)