Militancy: meaning, definitions and examples
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militancy
[ ˈmɪlɪt(ə)nsi ]
political activism
The quality or state of being militant, especially in the use of aggressive or confrontational tactics in support of a political or social cause.
Synonyms
activism, aggressiveness, assertiveness, radicalism
Examples of usage
- The group's militancy led to widespread protests and demonstrations.
- Her militancy made her a controversial figure in the political arena.
Translations
Translations of the word "militancy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 militância
🇮🇳 सैन्यवादिता
🇩🇪 Kampfbereitschaft
🇮🇩 militansi
🇺🇦 військовість
🇵🇱 bojowość
🇯🇵 闘争心
🇫🇷 militantisme
🇪🇸 militancia
🇹🇷 militanlık
🇰🇷 전투성
🇸🇦 نزعة قتالية
🇨🇿 bojechtivost
🇸🇰 bojovnosť
🇨🇳 战斗性
🇸🇮 bojevitost
🇮🇸 hernaðarhyggja
🇰🇿 жауынгерлік
🇬🇪 მებრძოლობა
🇦🇿 mübarizlik
🇲🇽 militancia
Word origin
The word 'militancy' originated from the Latin word 'militantia', which means 'fighting spirit' or 'combativeness'. It has been used in English since the mid-19th century to describe the aggressive or confrontational approach taken by individuals or groups in pursuit of a cause.