militant

adjective
UK: /ˈmɪlɪtənt/
US: /ˈmɪlɪtənt/

  1. Actively fighting for a cause; very determined to achieve something, sometimes using aggressive or violent methods.

    1. The group is known for its militant actions against animal testing.
    2. She became more militant in her views after witnessing the injustices faced by marginalized communities.

  2. Supporting a political or social cause in a forceful way.

    1. He holds militant views on education reform.
    2. The union adopted a more militant stance during the contract negotiations, threatening a strike.

Synonyms

aggressive combative belligerent assertive zealous radical
militant noun

  1. A person who actively fights for a cause, often using aggressive or confrontational methods.

    1. The militants demanded the release of prisoners.
    2. Several militants were arrested during the protest for disturbing the peace and inciting violence.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "militant" in English means: Actively fighting for a cause; very determined to achieve something, sometimes using aggressive or violent methods., Supporting a political or social cause in a forceful way..

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

Synonyms for "militant": aggressive, combative, belligerent, assertive, zealous, radical.

Example usage of "militant": "The group is known for its militant actions against animal testing.". More examples on the page.