early 15c., "fighting, engaged in warfare," from Middle French militant "fighting," from Latin militantem (nominative militans), present participle of militare "serve as a soldier" (see militate), originally especially in Church militant. Related: Militantly.
militant (n.)
"one engaged in war or strife," c. 1600, from militant (adj.); in a political sense, it is attested by 1907.
例文
1. The fiery right-wing leader toned down his militant statements after the meeting.
激しい言葉を交わす右翼指導者は、会議後に好戦的な発言を収束させた。
2.They have already been accused of appeasement by more militant organisations.
より多くの好戦組織が彼らの姑息な態度を非難している。
3.The party threw out the Trotskyist Militant Tendency.
同党はトロツキー主義の過激派を追放した。
4.We were accused of being militant left-wingers.
好戦的な左翼だと非難されている。
5.Some militant leaders want to merge with white radicals.