militancy

noun

ˈmi-lə-tən(t)-sē How to pronounce militancy (audio)
Definition of militancynext
as in aggression
an inclination to fight or quarrel the militancy of the radical organization gave the authorities cause for concern

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Recent Examples of militancy Iron Ore Is The New Potential Problem Iron ore is a new potential problem which is tied to new industrial relations laws in Australia which have encouraged greater union militancy. — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026 Performing in Creole is one thing, but there’s also a triumphant, egalitarian militancy to Vinette and Rio’s songwriting that’s intrinsic to the Haitian diaspora. — Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 9 June 2026 Military campaigns there have created a cycle of violence where civilians are often caught in the middle, and the distinction between political activism and armed militancy is frequently blurred. — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 7 May 2026 But she was criticized for her increasing militancy, even within her African National Congress party. — Kate Bartlett, NPR, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for militancy
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  1. aggression
  2. aggressiveness
  3. hostility
  4. militance
Noun
  • Saturday's vote came as the small republic on NATO’s eastern flank contends with growing concern about potential Russian aggression.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • For all their talent, the defining feature of London City Lionesses is their aggression without possession.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of aggression
Noun
  • Stunned at first by his opponent’s aggressiveness and the onslaught of personal attacks, Ted trains himself to withstand the barrages and to respond in kind.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Indeed, heads quickly began to turn as the Chicago Bears defensive tackle showed no fear and an abundance of aggressiveness.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of aggressiveness
Noun
  • Syrian families in Magdeburg are weighing whether to stay, as AfD campaign promises of faster deportations and tighter asylum limits deepen fears of hostility and exclusion.
    — Kirsten Grieshaber, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • This online abuse and hostility experienced by trans people in the UK is part of a broader picture of the UK becoming a hostile climate for trans people.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of hostility
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  • Activists fused mourning and militance, fighting against indifference to the lives of gay men and, later, people of color and intravenous drug users.
    — Robert W. Snyder, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The flamboyance, militance, and violence of the 1960s left might not have worked right away, after all.
    — Samuel Goldman, The Week, 6 Jan. 2022
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“Militancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/militancy. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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