Meaning & Definition of Militant in English
English⟶
Militant
/mɪlətənt/
noun
1. A militant reformer
synonym:
- militant,
- activist
adjective
1. Disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
- "Militant nations"
- "Hawkish congressman"
- "Warlike policies"
synonym:
- militant,
- hawkish,
- warlike
2. Showing a fighting disposition
- "Highly competitive sales representative"
- "Militant in fighting for better wages for workers"
- "His self-assertive and ubiquitous energy"
synonym:
- competitive,
- militant
3. Engaged in war
- "Belligerent (or warring) nations"
synonym:
- belligerent,
- militant,
- war-ridden,
- warring