1. plural of militancy; the quality or state of being militant; aggressive or combative action or attitude, especially in pursuit of a political or social cause
Usage: countable noun; typically used in formal or academic contexts

Examples

• The militancies of various protest groups shaped the political landscape of the 1960s.
• Her militancies in advocating for workers' rights earned her both supporters and critics.
• The organization's militancies escalated as negotiations with the government stalled.
• Different militancies within the movement sometimes conflicted with one another.
• Historical militancies have often preceded major social reforms.
• The party distanced itself from the militancies of its more radical members.