militant meaning and definition

MILITANT noun

Definition of militant (noun)

1. a militant reformer
   • synonyms: activist

MILITANT adjective

Definition of militant (adjective)

1. disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
   • "militant nations"; "hawkish congressman"; "warlike policies"
   • synonyms: hawkish, warlike
2. showing a fighting disposition
   • "highly competitive sales representative"; "militant in fighting for better wages for workers"; "his self-assertive and ubiquitous energy"
   • synonyms: competitive
3. engaged in war
   • "belligerent (or warring) nations"
   • synonyms: belligerent, war-ridden, warring