militant

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪlɪtənt/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a militant reformer
  2. adjective disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
  3. adjective showing a fighting disposition

Etymology

From Middle French militant, from Latin mīlitāns, present participle of mīlitāre (“to serve as a soldier”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

activist

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
reformer
Narrower (hyponyms)
black panther, black muslim

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