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Militantly: meaning, definitions and examples

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militantly

 

[ mษ™หˆlษชt(ษ™)ntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

aggressive behavior

Militantly refers to a manner of acting with extreme assertiveness or aggression, often in support of a particular cause or ideology. It can imply a willingness to resort to violence or force if necessary. The term is frequently associated with activist groups or individuals who advocate for their beliefs in a confrontational way. Militantly is typically used to describe actions or attitudes that are not just passionate but also aggressive and uncompromising.

Synonyms

aggressively, assertively, combatively, forcefully.

Examples of usage

  • The group approached the issue militantly, demanding immediate reform.
  • She argued her point militantly, refusing to consider alternative views.
  • The protestors marched militantly, their voices echoing through the streets.

Translations

Translations of the word "militantly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น militantemente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅˆเคจเฅเคฏเคตเคพเคฆเฅ€ เคคเคฐเฅ€เค•เฅ‡ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช militant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara militansi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะนััŒะบะพะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ militantnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆˆฆ้—˜็š„ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท militantement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ militantemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท militan bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „ํˆฌ์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุนุณูƒุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ militantnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ militantne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆญฆ่ฃ…ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ militantno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hernaรฐarlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ัะบะตั€ะธ ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒฎแƒ”แƒ“แƒ แƒแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™rbi ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ militantemente

Etymology

The word 'militantly' is derived from the root 'militant', which comes from the Latin word 'militans', the present participle of 'militare' meaning 'to serve as a soldier'. This root emphasizes the idea of warfare and conflict. The suffix โ€˜-lyโ€™ is commonly used in English to convert adjectives into adverbs, indicating manner or degree. The term began to gain prominence in the 20th century, particularly in relation to social and political movements, where groups employed militant tactics to achieve their goals. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass not just military action but also the fierce advocacy of ideological beliefs. Militancy, therefore, is not only about armed conflict but also about the fervor and intensity of one's commitment to political or social causes.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,449 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.