Meaning & Definition of word "Militant"

Militant

/ˈmɪlɪtənt/

1. A person who is engaged in warfare or combat; a person who advocates or engages in vigorous, confrontational action in support of a political or social cause.
- Example: The authorities arrested several militants who were planning an attack.
2. An activist who is aggressive and combative in their approach to promoting their cause.
- Example: As a militant for civil rights, he organized protests and rallies to raise awareness.

1. Engaged in warfare or combat; aggressive in support of a political or social cause.
- Example: The militant group demanded changes to the government’s policies through force.
2. Fighting or inclined to fight for a cause; combative.
- Example: She took a militant stance on environmental issues, advocating for immediate action.

Derived from Middle French 'militant', from Latin 'militans', the present participle of 'militare', meaning 'to serve as a soldier'.

militant spirit:

A determined attitude toward a cause.

militant activism:

Activism involving aggressive tactics to promote a cause.

militant group:

A group that uses force or violence for political purposes.

militancy:

The quality or state of being militant.

militaristic:

Characterized by a strong military spirit.

combatant:

A person engaged in combat.

Meaning: A person who is seen as overly aggressive in their beliefs.

Example Sentence: He's such a militant about his views on climate change.

Meaning: Someone who insists on extreme measures for a cause.

Example Sentence: Don't be a militant; we can reach an agreement through discussion.