Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Someone engaged in intense or forceful actions in support of a cause, often involving confrontation or combat.
Militant
/ˈmɪlətənt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The activist maintained a militant stance against environmental abuses.
His militant dedication to the cause inspired many followers.
She voiced her opinions in a militant tone during the debate.
Etymology:
Originating from the Latin militare, meaning to serve as a soldier, the word militant evolved through influence by the Old French militant and came into Middle French, before being adopted into English in the late 16th century.
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