Cool MateMeaning of Militant
a person who uses, or is willing to use, force or strong pressure to achieve their aims, especially to achieve social or political change
In simple words: Someone who takes strong, aggressive action for a cause.
Militant in a sentence
- Student militants were fighting with the police.
How to use Militant
Use 'militant' to describe aggressive actions or attitudes, often in political or social contexts. It may not be suitable in casual conversations and can carry negative connotations.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Sounds like 'military'—think of soldiers who are very aggressive about their beliefs.
Related words
Collocations with Militant
- militant group
- militant attitude
- militant action
- militant ideology
Opposites of Militant
- pacifist
- submissive
- peaceful
Common mistakes with Militant
- Confused with 'military' — remember militant focuses on activism.
- Using militant to refer to peaceful activists — it implies aggression.
- Misplacing the word in context, forgetting it describes a person's attitude.
Militant appears in
Militant in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
متشدد
شخص يتخذ إجراءات قوية وعدوانية من أجل قضية ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সশস্ত্র
কোনো কারণের জন্য যারা দৃঢ়, আক্রমণাত্মক পদক্ষেপ নেয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Militant
Jemand, der für eine Sache hart und aggressiv vorgeht.
- SpanishEspañol
Militante
Alguien que toma medidas fuertes y agresivas por una causa.
- Persianفارسی
مبارز
کسی که برای یک هدف اقدام قوی و تهاجمی میکند.
- FrenchFrançais
Militant
Quelqu'un qui prend des mesures fortes et agressives pour une cause.
- Hindiहिन्दी
उग्रवादी
कोई व्यक्ति जो किसी उद्देश्य के लिए मजबूत, आक्रामक कार्रवाई करता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Militante
Qualcuno che intraprende azioni forti e aggressive per una causa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Militante
Alguém que toma medidas fortes e agressivas por uma causa.
- RussianРусский
Боевик
Кто-то, кто предпринимает решительные, агрессивные действия ради какой-то цели.
- Urduاردو
شدید العمل
کوئی شخص جو کسی مقصد کے لیے سخت، جارحانہ کارروائی کرے۔
- Chinese中文
Militant
为了某个目标而采取强硬、激进行动的人。
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Frequently asked questions about Militant
What does Militant mean?
Someone who takes strong, aggressive action for a cause.
What is the definition of Militant?
a person who uses, or is willing to use, force or strong pressure to achieve their aims, especially to achieve social or political change
How do you use Militant in a sentence?
Student militants were fighting with the police.
What are synonyms for Militant?
Common alternatives include extremist, activist, radical, fighter, zealot.
What is the opposite of Militant?
Opposite meanings include pacifist, submissive, peaceful.
What words go with Militant?
It commonly pairs with militant group, militant attitude, militant action, militant ideology.
What are common mistakes when using Militant?
Confused with 'military' — remember militant focuses on activism. Using militant to refer to peaceful activists — it implies aggression. Misplacing the word in context, forgetting it describes a person's attitude.
How do you pronounce Militant?
US: /["/ˈmɪlɪtənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmɪlɪtənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Militant?
Use 'militant' to describe aggressive actions or attitudes, often in political or social contexts. It may not be suitable in casual conversations and can carry negative connotations.
What CEFR level is Militant?
"Militant" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.