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militant

/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tənt/
mil · i · tant
Adverb:militantly
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Plural:militants
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• adjective

1

Vigorous, confrontational, and aggressive in support of a political, social, or ideological cause.

Example

"The union adopted a more militant stance during the final round of contract negotiations."

2

Engaged in warfare or combat.

Example

"Historians examined the records of militant factions that operated across the border during the conflict."

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• noun

1

A person who is confrontational, aggressive, or uses extreme methods in support of a political or social cause.

Example

"Negotiators worked for months to reach a peaceful settlement with the militants."

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• Rhymes for militant

• Nearby Words

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milieu
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militantism
militantly
militarily

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Late Middle English from Old French militant and directly from Latin militantem, the present participle of militare ('to serve as a soldier'), derived from miles ('soldier').

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