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Militating: meaning, definitions and examples

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militating

 

[ ˈmɪlɪteɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

political action

Militating refers to the act of being engaged in active, vigorous, or military-like efforts to promote a cause or influence a situation. This term often connotates being part of an organized effort, particularly in politics or advocacy.

Synonyms

advocating, campaigning, fighting, protesting

Examples of usage

  • They have been militating for environmental justice.
  • The group is militating against the new law.
  • She spent years militating for workers' rights.

Translations

Translations of the word "militating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 militando

🇮🇳 सक्रिय

🇩🇪 militierend

🇮🇩 militan

🇺🇦 виступаючи

🇵🇱 militujący

🇯🇵 活動している

🇫🇷 militant

🇪🇸 militando

🇹🇷 mücadele eden

🇰🇷 투쟁하는

🇸🇦 يقاتل

🇨🇿 militující

🇸🇰 militujúci

🇨🇳 积极参与的

🇸🇮 militant

🇮🇸 baráttandi

🇰🇿 күрес жүргізетін

🇬🇪 მოწინააღმდეგე

🇦🇿 mübarizə aparan

🇲🇽 militante

Etymology

The word 'militate' originates from the Latin word 'militare', which means 'to serve as a soldier'. It first appeared in English in the late 16th century, transitioning from a military context to a broader usage that encompasses any vigorous effort aimed at promoting or opposing something. Over time, the term has evolved to capture a sense of activism and advocacy in social and political movements, reflecting the growing importance of organized efforts in contemporary society. The evolution of 'militating' reflects the changing nature of societal struggles, where the idea of fighting for a cause transcends the battlefield to the realm of public discourse and activism.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,346 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.