Definition of Militant

1. Noun. A militant reformer.

Exact synonyms: Activist
Specialized synonyms: Black Muslim, Black Panther
Generic synonyms: Crusader, Meliorist, Reformer, Reformist, Social Reformer
Specialized synonyms: Malcolm Little, Malcolm X
Derivative terms: Activism, Activist

2. Adjective. Disposed to warfare or hard-line policies. "Warlike policies"
Exact synonyms: Hawkish, Warlike
Similar to: Unpeaceful
Derivative terms: Hawkishness

3. Adjective. Showing a fighting disposition. "His self-assertive and ubiquitous energy"
Exact synonyms: Competitive
Similar to: Aggressive
Derivative terms: Competitiveness, Militance, Militancy

4. Adjective. Engaged in war. "Belligerent (or warring) nations"
Exact synonyms: Belligerent, War-ridden, Warring
Similar to: Unpeaceful
Derivative terms: Belligerency, Belligerent

Definition of Militant

1. a. Engaged in warfare; fighting; combating; serving as a soldier.

Definition of Militant

1. a person who is aggressively engaged in a cause [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Militant

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militances
militancies
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militant (current term)
militantly
militantness
militantnesses
militants
Militant Tendency
militar
militaria
militaries
militarily
militarisation
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militarised
militarises
militarising

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