C1adjectivepoliticsconflict
US/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tənt/
UK/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tənt/
ready to use strong or extreme methods, or even force, to support a political or social cause
In context
A militant union leader threatened a national strike if wages were not raised.
The newspaper reported that a militant group had taken responsibility for the protest.
The company tried to negotiate, but the workers took a more militant stance.
Words that go with militant
adjective + noun
- militant groupPolice arrested several members of a militant group.
- militant leaderThe militant leader refused to attend the talks.
- militant stanceThe union adopted a militant stance on pay.
- militant activistMilitant activists blocked the entrance to the factory.
- militant unionThe militant union rejected the offer and called a strike.
adverb + adjective
- increasingly militantThe campaign became increasingly militant over the summer.