Militant - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈmɪlɪtənt|  American pronunciation of the word militant
Brit.  |ˈmɪlɪt(ə)nt|  British pronunciation of the word militant

noun

- a militant reformer (syn: activist)

adjective

- disposed to warfare or hard-line policies (syn: hawkish, warlike)
militant nations
- showing a fighting disposition (syn: competitive)
militant in fighting for better wages for workers
- engaged in war (syn: belligerent, warring)

Extra examples

...political radicals with a militant unwillingness to compromise on any issue...

After the assassination of Martin Luther King, black leaders became more militant.

...the militant protestors blockaded the whole area around city hall...

Militant groups are contending for control of the country

Word forms

noun
singular: militant
plural: militants
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