militant

• Décrit une personne ou un groupe qui est combatif, agressif ou activement engagé dans une lutte, souvent pour une cause politique ou sociale.

Describes a person or group that is aggressive, combative, or actively engaged in a struggle, often for a political or social cause.

1. Aggressively activeB2formal

   Having a combative or aggressive attitude in support of a political or social cause.

   militant (agressivement actif)

   • The group adopted a militant stance against the new policy.
   • Her militant speech rallied the protesters.
   • Militant activists clashed with police during the demonstration.

   Synonymesaggressivebellicosebelligerentcombativecontentioushardlinehawkishpugnacioustruculent

   Antonymesconciliatorypacificpassivepeaceful

2. Extremely determinedB2formal

   Showing strong, uncompromising determination to achieve a goal.

   Résolu, déterminé

   • He was militant in his pursuit of justice for the community.
   • The union took a militant approach to negotiations.
   • Her militant dedication to the cause inspired others.

   Synonymesdoggedferventhardlineresolutetenaciousuncompromisingunwaveringzealous

   Antonymescompliantdocilepassivesubmissive

• Nom désignant une personne activement engagée dans une cause politique ou sociale, souvent prête à employer des moyens de confrontation ou de force.

A noun referring to a person who is aggressively active in a political or social cause, often willing to use confrontational or forceful methods.

1. Activist or fighterB2formal

   A person who uses aggressive or confrontational methods to achieve a political or social goal.

   Militant activiste

   • The militants demanded the release of their leader.
   • Several militants were arrested during the protest.
   • He was known as a militant in the labor movement.

   Synonymesactivistadvocatecampaignercombatantcrusaderextremistfighterpartisanradicalzealot

   Antonymesmoderatepacifist

2. Member of a militant groupB2formal

   A person who belongs to an organized group that uses force or violence for a cause.

   Membre d'un groupe militant

   • The government negotiated with the militants for a ceasefire.
   • Militants attacked the military base last night.
   • The group of militants was hiding in the mountains.

   Synonymescombatantfighterguerrillainsurgentparamilitaryrebel