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Definition of militancy

militancy

/ˈmɪl.ə.tən.si/
mil · i · tan · cy
Adverb:militantly
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Plural:militancies
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Adjective:militant
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• noun

1

The use of confrontational, aggressive, or forceful methods in support of a political or social cause.

Example

"The labor union's growing militancy led to a series of nationwide strikes during the 1970s."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-17th century from the adjective 'militant' and the suffix '-cy', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'militare' (to serve as a soldier), derived from 'miles' (soldier).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Militancy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/militancy
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