militant

US /ˈmɪl.ə.tənt/
UK /ˈmɪl.ə.tənt/
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combative and aggressive in support of a political or social cause, and typically favoring extreme, violent, or confrontational methods

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The group adopted a more militant stance after the protests.
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She is a militant advocate for environmental protection.
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aggressivebelligerentcombativeextremistradical
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a person who is combative and aggressive in support of a political or social cause, and typically favors extreme, violent, or confrontational methods

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The police arrested several militants after the riot.
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He was known as a political militant in his youth.
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activistextremistradicalinsurgentfighter