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militant — meaning in English

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English meaning

militant adj Aggressively determined to fight for or support a cause.

Senses

militant is used for these senses in English:

militant Fighting or disposed to fight; belligerent, warlike. [from 15th c.]
militant Aggressively supporting of an idea, group, political or social cause, etc.; adamant, combative. [from 17th c.]

militant — full definition

adj Aggressively determined to fight for or support a cause.
noun A person who supports a cause through aggressive or confrontational action, sometimes including violence.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

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