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militancy

[/ˈmɪlɪtənsi/]
nounfemininepl: militancies
militância
1. The quality of being militant; combative or aggressive action in support of a political or social cause
The militancy of the protest movement surprised many observers.
A militância do movimento de protesto surpreendeu muitos observadores.
2. Active involvement in a struggle or conflict for a cause
His militancy in the civil rights movement earned him respect.
Sua militância no movimento pelos direitos civis lhe conquistou respeito.
3. Aggressive or combative behavior or attitude
The group's militancy increased after the government's decision.
A militância do grupo aumentou após a decisão do governo.
Synonyms
activismaggressioncombativenessassertivenessradicalism
Antonyms
pacifismpassivitymoderationcomplacency

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
militância
Standard usage in Brazil, commonly used in political and social contexts
São Paulo
militância
Frequently used in discussions of activist movements and political engagement
Portugal
militância
Standard European Portuguese usage, similar frequency as in Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

armed militancy
grassroots militancy
political militancy
labor militancy
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