militancy (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈmɪlɪtənsi/
Definition
The active support of a cause, especially a political one, using forceful or aggressive methods.
Examples
The union's militancy led to a successful strike.
She was known for her fierce militancy in the fight for civil rights.
The government warned against further acts of militancy.
How to Use militancy
- militancy of (prepositional phrase)
- The degree or intensity of the militancy shown by a group or individual. — "The sheer militancy of the strikers surprised the management."
- militancy against (prepositional phrase)
- The target or opposition towards which the forceful actions are directed. — "Their militancy against the new policy was widely reported."
- militancy for (prepositional phrase)
- The cause or objective for which the forceful actions are undertaken. — "The group's militancy for workers' rights gained national attention."
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