MILITANTS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

engaged in war

Example: belligerent (or warring) nations

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

Example: militant nations; hawkish congressman; warlike policies

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

showing a fighting disposition

Example: highly competitive sales representative; militant in fighting for better wages for workers; his self-assertive and ubiquitous energy

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

a militant reformer