militant — meaning in English
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English meaning
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activist
noun A person who campaigns energetically for social or political change.
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militant
adj Aggressively determined to fight for or support a cause.
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partisan
noun A strong, often unquestioning supporter of a party, cause, or leader.
Senses
militant is used for these senses in English:
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activist
One who is politically active in the role of a citizen; especially, one who campaigns for change.
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militant
Fighting or disposed to fight; belligerent, warlike. [from 15th c.]
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partisan
An adherent to a party or faction.
militant — full definition
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adj Aggressively determined to fight for or support a cause.
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noun A person who supports a cause through aggressive or confrontational action, sometimes including violence.
