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“militant” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/miliˈtant/

Example

Eine militante Gruppe hat zu Protesten aufgerufen.

A militant group has called for protests.

Illustration for militant (militant)

How to say “militant” in German

“Militant” in German is militant.

A combative stance, fist raised, ready to fight by force for a cause.

Full entry for militant: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with militant

Die Partei distanzierte sich von ihrem militanten Flügel.

The party distanced itself from its militant wing.

Tips for using militant

  • It is mostly used of political movements and groups and implies a hard line that does not rule out violence; for someone who is merely committed, use engagiert. To refer to a person, use the nominalized der/die Militante.

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