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- [mil-i-tuh nt]
- /ˈmɪl ɪ tənt/
- /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mil-i-tuh nt]
- /ˈmɪl ɪ tənt/
Definitions of militant word
- adjective militant vigorously active and aggressive, especially in support of a cause: militant reformers. 1
- adjective militant engaged in warfare; fighting. 1
- noun militant a militant person. 1
- noun militant a person engaged in warfare or combat. 1
- noun militant Combative and aggressive in support of a political or social cause, and typically favoring extreme, violent, or confrontational methods. 1
- noun militant political activist 1
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Origin of militant
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin mīlitant- (stem of mīlitāns), present participle of mīlitāre to serve as a soldier. See militate, -ant
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Parts of speech for Militant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
militant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for militant
adj militant
- militaristic — a person imbued with militarism.
- vigorous — full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort.
- assertive — Someone who is assertive states their needs and opinions clearly, so that people take notice.
- belligerent — A belligerent person is hostile and aggressive.
- bellicose — You use bellicose to refer to aggressive actions or behaviour that are likely to start an argument or a fight.
noun militant
- fighter — a boxer; pugilist.
- protester — an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid: a protest against increased taxation.
- demonstrator — Demonstrators are people who are marching or gathering somewhere to show their opposition to something or their support for something.
- combatant — A combatant is a person, group, or country that takes part in the fighting in a war.
- warrior — a person engaged or experienced in warfare; soldier.
adjective militant
- confrontational — If you describe the way that someone behaves as confrontational, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they are aggressive and likely to cause an argument or dispute.
- aggressive — An aggressive person or animal has a quality of anger and determination that makes them ready to attack other people.
- combative — A person who is combative is aggressive and eager to fight or argue.
- rebellious — defying or resisting some established authority, government, or tradition; insubordinate; inclined to rebel.
- contending — competing; opposed
Antonyms for militant
adj militant
- compliant — If you say that someone is compliant, you mean they willingly do what they are asked to do.
- peaceful — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
- submissive — inclined or ready to submit or yield to the authority of another; unresistingly or humbly obedient: submissive servants.
- tolerant — inclined or disposed to tolerate; showing tolerance; forbearing: tolerant of errors.
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