militant
adjective /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tənt/Definition
› active, determined, and often willing to use force: militant union extremists The group has taken a militant position on the abortion issue and is refusing to compromise.Activism and pressure groupsStrong-willed militancy /-tən.si/ noun [U] › The group has always been characterized by an uncompromising militancy.Activism and pressure groupsStrength of will and determination militant noun [C] › Militants within the party are demanding radical reforms.Activism and pressure groups militantly /-li/ adverb
(Definition of militant adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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- pigheaded adjective
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- urgent adjective (REPEATED)
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