militant
adjective
aggressively active or combative in support of a cause.
militants
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pluralof militant.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Islamabad confirmed "planned and calibrated" strikes in Afghanistan, without detailing locations, which it said targeted militants.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Islamabad says the militants use safe haven in Afghanistan to train and plan attacks in Pakistan.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Risks around Saudi Arabia’s western export route have increased as Iran-backed Houthi militants expand their territorial gains around the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Brent crude, the international benchmark, surged nearly 9% last week after Iran-backed Houthi militants took effective control of another shipping chokepoint off Yemen’s west coast.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
And I would always reply, “When you are caught between military and militants, there is no good.”
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
