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militant

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/ˈmɪlɪtənt/ · mil-i-tant

Engaged in warfare or combat; aggressive in support of a political or social cause.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Engaged in warfare or combat; aggressive in support of a political or social cause.

جنگ یا لڑائی میں مشغول؛ کسی سیاسی یا سماجی مقصد کی حمایت میں جارحانہ.

مُتَشَدد

mutashaddid

Synonyms

aggressivemilitarycombativeجارحانہفوجیلڑاکا

Antonyms

passivepeacefulsubmissiveپرامنغیرت مندفرمانبردار

Common Collocations

  • militant group
  • militant ideology
  • militant activist

Example Sentences

The government is taking action against militant groups in the region.

حکومت اس علاقے میں متشدد گروہوں کے خلاف کارروائی کر رہی ہے.

Hukoomat is ilaqay mein mutashaddid girohon ke khilaf karwai kar rahi hai.

He has become a militant advocate for environmental issues.

وہ ماحولیاتی مسائل کے لیے ایک متشدد وکیل بن گیا ہے.

Woh maholiyati masail ke liye aik mutashaddid wakeel ban gaya hai.

Militant actions can sometimes lead to unfortunate consequences.

متشدد اقدامات بعض اوقات افسوسناک نتائج کا باعث بن سکتے ہیں.

Mutashaddid iqdamat baaz auqat afsosnaak nataij ka ba'is ban sakte hain.

Easily Confused With

militantism:Militant refers to being aggressive or combative, while militantism refers to the ideology or practice of being militant.
nounformal

A person engaged in militant activities, often associated with a specific cause.

ایسا شخص جو متشدد سرگرمیوں میں مشغول ہو، اکثر کسی مخصوص مقصد کے ساتھ جڑا ہوا.

مُتَشَدد

mutashaddid

Synonyms

activistfighterinsurgentسربراہلڑاکابرسرپیکار

Antonyms

non-combatantcivilianpeacemakerغیر جنگجوعوامامن پسند

Common Collocations

  • militant leader
  • militant organization
  • militant movement

Example Sentences

The militant has been arrested for plotting against the government.

متشدد کو حکومت کے خلاف سازش کرنے پر گرفتار کیا گیا ہے.

Mutashaddid ko hukumat ke khilaf saazish karne par giraftar kiya gaya hai.

Many militants are driven by a desire for change.

بہت سے متشدد تبدیلی کی خواہش سے متاثر ہیں.

Bohat se mutashaddid tabdeeli ki khwahish se mutasir hain.

The militants launched an attack on the military base.

متشددین نے فوجی بیس پر حملہ کیا.

Mutashaddideen ne fauji base par hamla kiya.

Easily Confused With

militia:Militant refers to an individual actively engaged in aggressive activities, while militia refers to a group of civilians trained for military action.

Word Family

militancy
nounمُتَشَددی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of militant as someone who battles fiercely for their beliefs.

Imagine a soldier in full gear, ready for combat.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "militans" — serving as a soldier

First known use: 15th century

The term 'militant' has evolved from its Latin roots, where it was associated with active service as a soldier, to represent individuals engaged in vigorous activities to promote their causes, often in a confrontational manner.