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militant

 
 
/ˈmɪlɪtənt/ adjective

Definition

expressing strong support for a political or social idea, and willing to use extreme or violent methods to achieve it: a militant group/organization
militancy
 
 
/ˈmɪlɪtənsi/ noun [U]
when someone is militant
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