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militant

mi·li·tant

UK/ˈmɪlɪtənt/ US/ˈmɪlʌtʌnt/ uncommon obsolete
adjective (2) noun (1)

adjective

1.

engaged in war

  • “belligerent (or warring) nations”
  • “a fighting war”
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2.

showing a fighting disposition without self-seeking

  • “highly competitive sales representative”
  • “militant in fighting for better wages for workers”
  • “his self-assertive and ubiquitous energy”
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noun

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Origin

From Middle French militant, from Latin mīlitāns, present participle of mīlitāre (“to serve as a soldier”).

Phrases

  • Militant Tendency

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