militant
//ˈmɪlɪtənt//
Adjective
militantCanonical form
1
Aggressively active in supporting a cause, often in ways that cause conflict or confrontation.
The militant activists staged a protest outside the government building.
2
Combative and aggressive in pursuing political or social goals.
The militant activists organized a protest demanding immediate policy changes.
Synonym
Noun
militantSingular
militantsPlural
1
A person who is aggressively active in supporting a political or social cause, typically favoring extreme or confrontational methods.
The militants organized a protest outside the government building.