Definition
militantism
noun
- the practice or advocacy of militant action or aggressive tactics, especially in pursuit of political or social goals
Usage: often used in political or social contexts; can be neutral or pejorative depending on context
Examples
- The rise of militantism in the labor movement led to more confrontational strikes.
- Critics argued that the group's militantism undermined their message.
- Some viewed the organization's militantism as necessary for social change.
- The government cracked down on what it called militantism among protest groups.
- Militantism in environmental activism has sparked debate about effective tactics.