Sekirov Dictionary

militant

/ˈmɪlɪtənt/

noun 3
adjective 2
forms 3

noun3

•
An entrenched or aggressive adherent to a particular cause, now especially a member of a particular ideological faction.
- [Jim Owles] lamented the declining influence of militant organizations and tactics, stating that militants "help keep the rest of us honest," and prevent moderates from selling out. — 1976
Someone who supports the Trotskyist political view expressed in the newspaper Militant.
(no longer used) A soldier, a combatant.

adjective2

•
Fighting or disposed to fight; belligerent, warlike.
- The upper tiers of the foreign ministry were quick to embrace a militant policy. — 2012
Aggressively supporting of an idea, group, political or social cause, etc.; adamant, combative.

forms

militants · more militant · most militant

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