militant

Noun
  1. A militant reformer (synset 110335495)
    is a type of: crusader, meliorist, reformer, reformist, social reformer - a disputant who advocates reform
    subtypes:
    • black muslim - an activist member of a largely American group of Blacks called the Nation of Islam
    • black panther - a member of the Black Panthers political party
    specific instances: malcolm little, malcolm x - militant civil rights leader (1925-1965)
    same as: activist
Adjective
  1. Disposed to warfare or hard-line policies (synset 301746964)
    "militant nations"; "hawkish congressman"; "warlike policies"
    similar to: unpeaceful - not peaceful
    same as: hawkish, warlike
  2. Showing a fighting disposition (synset 300083473)
    "highly competitive sales representative"; "militant in fighting for better wages for workers"; "his self-assertive and ubiquitous energy"
    similar to: aggressive - having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
    same as: competitive
  3. Engaged in war (synset 301746786)
    "belligerent (or warring) nations"
    similar to: unpeaceful - not peaceful
    same as: belligerent, war-ridden, warring

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