Militant

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Engaged in warfare; fighting; combating; serving as a soldier. At which command the powers militant . . . Moved on in silence. - Milton. Church militant the Christian church on earth, which is supposed to be engaged in a constant warfare against its enemies, and is thus distinguished from the church triumphant, in heaven.

Noun	1.	militant - a militant reformer Synonyms: activist
Adj.	1.	militant - engaged in war; "belligerent (or warring) nations"; "a fighting war" Synonyms: war-ridden, warring, belligerent, fighting
	2.	militant - showing a fighting disposition without self-seeking; "highly competitive sales representative"; "militant in fighting for better wages for workers"; "his self-assertive and ubiquitous energy" Synonyms: competitive

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