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