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| 1. | [ adjective ] showing a fighting disposition without self-seeking | |
| Synonyms: | competitive | |
| Examples: | "highly competitive sales representative" "militant in fighting for better wages for workers" "his self-assertive and ubiquitous energy" |
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| Related terms: | aggressive | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] engaged in war | |
| Synonyms: | fighting war-ridden warring belligerent | |
| Examples: | "belligerent (or warring) nations" "a fighting war" |
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| Related terms: | unpeaceful | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (politics) a militant reformer | |
| Synonyms: | activist | |
| Related terms: | reformer black_panther black_muslim Malcolm_X | |
| Similar spelling: |
militancy militance militiaman |
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