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- pronunciation:
- mI
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tnt
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
aggressive or combative in attitude or actions, esp. in defense of a cause.
Many people feared violence as the anti-government protesters were becoming more militant.- synonyms:
- aggressive
- similar words:
- antagonistic, bellicose, belligerent, combative, contentious, defensive, hostile, martial, pugnacious, truculent, warlike
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| definition 2: |
waging war; fighting; warring.
The two countries had been militant enemies for four long years.- synonyms:
- embattled, fighting, warring
- similar words:
- belligerent, engaged, martial, mobilized, warlike
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| related words: |
military, partisan, turbulent |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a militant person.
Militants are preparing to stage violent protests in the capital city.- similar words:
- insurrectionist, malcontent, protester, rebel
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| definition 2: |
a person engaged in fighting or warfare.
Both militants and civilians were killed in the bombing attack.- synonyms:
- combatant
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| derivations: |
militantly (adv.), militance (n.), militancy (n.) |
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