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Militance

Definition:

Militance refers to the state of being actively and vehemently engaged in a particular cause or belief, especially when it involves aggressive or confrontational behavior.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. Active and forceful involvement in a specific cause or belief.

Usages:

Popular:

In popular usage, militance typically refers to the fervent and aggressive activism displayed by individuals or groups fighting for social justice or political change.

Example sentence: The militance of the protestors was evident as they marched through the streets, demanding equal rights for all.

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Local:

Within a local context, militance can also describe the level of aggression and violence displayed by groups involved in regional or territorial conflicts.

Example sentence: The militance of the rival gangs escalated the neighborhood dispute into a full-scale confrontation.

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