Meaning & use
militants
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People who use aggressive, confrontational, or violent methods to support a political or social cause.
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Government forces clashed with militants in the mountainous border region.
The group of militants seized control of the radio station overnight.
A note on using this word
"Militant" can describe anyone strongly committed to a cause, but in news reporting it usually implies willingness to use force.
Words with a similar meaning
insurgentsextremists
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Words with an opposite meaning
pacifistsmoderates
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