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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMilitant
/ˈmɪlɪtənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person engaged in warfare or combat.
"The militant was known for his strategic skills in the battlefield."
- 1
Fighting or inclined to fight; aggressive in support of a cause.
"The group adopted a militant stance on environmental issues."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'militant' originates from the Latin word 'militans', which means 'serving as a soldier'. It evolved through Middle French in the 16th century, retaining its connotation of aggressive support for a cause, particularly in political or religious contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Militant" is said worldwide
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militant
Transliteration: militant
"Le militant a organisé une manifestation."
Militant
Transliteration: militɑnt
"Der Militant war für seine Taktiken bekannt."
militante
Transliteration: militante
"Il militante ha partecipato alla protesta."
militante
Transliteration: militante
"El militante organizó una reunión."
militante
Transliteration: militante
"O militante defendeu suas ideias com fervor."
योद्धा
Transliteration: yoddha
"योद्धा ने अपने अधिकारों के लिए लड़ाई लड़ी।"
激进分子
Transliteration: jī jìn fèn zǐ
"激进分子在抗议活动中发声。"
전투원
Transliteration: jeontuwon
"전투원이 전투에서 중요한 역할을 했다."
戦闘員
Transliteration: sentōin
"戦闘員は任務を遂行した。"
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