heypolyglot
Italian

militante

/miliˈtante/nounC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 9,623

Meaning

activist, militant

  • An active member or supporter of a political party, movement, or cause.
  • An activist engaged in campaigning or social struggle.

In a sentence

Molti militanti hanno partecipato all'assemblea cittadina ieri sera.

Many activists took part in the town assembly yesterday evening.

È una militante appassionata che difende i diritti dei lavoratori.

She is a passionate activist who defends workers' rights.

Non tutti i militanti condividevano la nuova linea del partito.

Not all party activists shared the party's new stance.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
militantesingular
militantiplural

Usage notes

  • In Italian, 'militante' usually means an active member/activist, unlike English 'militant' which often implies armed or violent action.

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