militant tendency

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Noun militant tendency has 1 sense

Militant Tendency - a Trotskyist political organization in Great Britain set up in 1964 inside the Labour Party
--₁ is a kind of party, political party

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Militant Tendency

Definition:

Militant Tendency refers to a faction or group within a political organization that adopts aggressive and uncompromising tactics to achieve its objectives.

Senses:

Political: A specific organized movement or group within a political party that promotes radical or extremist views and takes a confrontational approach in pursuing its goals.
Social: A general inclination or disposition towards militancy or assertiveness in individual or collective behavior.

Examples:

Political Sense:

The Labour Party had to deal with the internal challenge posed by the Militant Tendency during the 1980s.
The militant tendency within the Green Party advocated for immediate and drastic environmental measures.

Social Sense:

The protest turned violent due to the militant tendency displayed by a group of demonstrators.
Her militant tendency to always fight for justice made her a strong advocate for equality.