militancy

noun
UK: /ˈmɪlɪtənsi/
US: /ˈmɪlɪtənsi/

  1. The use of forceful or violent methods to achieve a political or social goal.

    1. The group's militancy grew after the talks failed.
    2. Her militancy stems from years of frustration with the system, pushing her to act.

  2. A fighting or combative quality or disposition.

    1. His militancy was clear during the debate.
    2. The team showed a new level of militancy and determination during the game.

Synonyms

aggression belligerence

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "militancy" in English means: The use of forceful or violent methods to achieve a political or social goal., A fighting or combative quality or disposition..

The phonetic transcription of "militancy" is /ˈmɪlɪtənsi/ in British English and /ˈmɪlɪtənsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "militancy": aggression, belligerence.

Example usage of "militancy": "The group's militancy grew after the talks failed.". More examples on the page.