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 This meditative portrait pairs humane narration with contemporary Japanese landscapes, exploring the quiet tensions between aging, political militancy and time itself. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 May 2026 Pakistan, a nation more frequently making international headlines for its heightened militancy and shaky economy, is hosting the first direct talks between Washington and Tehran, working to end a weeks-long war that has left thousands dead and sent shockwaves across the globe. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026 Through such moves, the line between state security apparatus and settler militancy has become virtually indistinguishable. — Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026 Conflict is more entrenched in Guerrero than in most Mexican states, with a history of militancy dating back to guerrilla movements in the 1960s. — ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for militancy
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  1. aggression
  2. aggressiveness
  3. hostility
  4. militance
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  • What if Penelope’s waiting is her own form of aggression, a way of holding a space, for as long as possible, that excludes the men and their own attempts at power?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 July 2026
  • When scientists temporarily disabled mole-rats’ olfactory sensory neurons with chemicals, the aggression towards strangers disappeared.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
Definition of aggression
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  • The coach hopes that expanded duties for Webb, a 2017 third-round pick who made one career NFL start, translate into growth for the Broncos’ offense and improvement for Nix in key areas, including accuracy, touch and aggressiveness.
    — Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Cannon breaks down the accountability, aggressiveness and the perspective needed to play effective defense after the team’s reset week.
    — John W. Davis, Oc Register, 5 July 2026
Definition of aggressiveness
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  • Examining the harder chapters of our history is not the same as hostility toward America.
    — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 21 July 2026
  • The two countries signed a memorandum of understanding on June 14 to halt hostilities, prompting gas to fall back below $4 a few days later.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of hostility
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  • The flamboyance, militance, and violence of the 1960s left might not have worked right away, after all.
    — Samuel Goldman, The Week, 6 Jan. 2022
  • The human relationship to fire on this specific piece of land was not always one of fear, anxiety, and militance.
    — Manjula Martin, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2021
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