militant — meaning in English

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

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

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