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militantaggressively active in supporting a political or social cause

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: aggressively active in supporting a political or social cause

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪlɪtənt/

Korean meaning: 정치적·사회적 목적을 위해 공격적이고 적극적인

Korean pronunciation: **밀**리턴트

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother became militant about recycling after watching a nature documentary.
  • The militant vegetarians protested outside the burger restaurant.
  • He has a militant approach to fitness, exercising three times a day.

militant

ADJECTIVE

//ˈmɪlɪtənt//

aggressively active in supporting a political or social cause

militant concept
💡 Concept

A militant student leader rallies supporters during an aggressive campus demonstration

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militant rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The militant stays vigilant, torch burning brilliant!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈmɪlɪtənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmɪlɪtənt/

🌳Etymology

Rootmilit
Suffix--ant

Origin

From Latin 'militans,' the present participle of 'militare' meaning 'to serve as a soldier,' derived from 'miles' meaning 'soldier.' The word entered English in the 15th century through Old French.

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🎵Rhyme

vigilantbrilliantdistant
vigilant
brilliant
distant

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother became militant about recycling after watching a nature documentary.

The militant vegetarians protested outside the burger restaurant.

😄 Fun example

He has a militant approach to fitness, exercising three times a day.

The militant workers went on strike for better working conditions.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

aggressiveradicalextremistcombativebelligerent

Antonyms

peacefulmoderatepassive

Related

militaryactivismprotestrebellion