Militant (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Engaged in war; "belligerent (or warring) nations".
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Meaning 2
Disposed to warfare or hard-line policies; "militant nations"; "hawkish congressman"; "warlike policies".
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Examples
- The country's militant government had been in a state of constant conflict with neighboring nations for years.
- A hawkish politician with a militant approach to foreign policy won the presidential election in a surprise landslide.
- Some criticized the government's militant response to the protests, claiming that peaceful resolutions had not been exhausted.
- After a string of violent incidents, tensions escalated and a militant atmosphere spread across the region.
- Despite initial doubts, many have praised the international coalition for working towards disarmament, rejecting militant options that many considered initially likely.
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Meaning 3
Showing a fighting disposition; "highly competitive sales representative"; "militant in fighting for better wages for workers"; "his self-assertive and ubiquitous energy".
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