Meaning & use
militant
Aggressively active in supporting or fighting for a cause, often favoring confrontation over compromise.
See it in a sentence
The militant wing of the movement clashed repeatedly with police during the protests.
She took a militant stance on environmental issues, refusing any compromise with polluters.
A note on using this word
Militant can describe attitudes or people and often implies willingness to use force or extreme tactics, distinguishing it from simply 'active' or 'committed.'
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A person who holds extreme or combative views and is active in fighting for a cause.
Government forces clashed with militants in the mountainous border region.
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