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Definition of: militant
(mil′ə·tənt) adjective
1. Pertaining to conflict with opposing powers or influences.
2. Of a warlike or combative tendency; aggressive.
—noun A combative person; a soldier. [<L militans, -antis, ppr. of militare be a soldier]
—mil′i·tan·cy noun
—mil′i·tant·ly adverb
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