NYT Dictionary

MILITANT

/ˈmɪlɪtənt/
AdjectiveNounMIL-i-tantmil-i-tant · 3 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Fighting or disposed to fight; belligerent, warlike.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Middle French militant, from Latin mīlitāns, present participle of mīlitāre (“to serve as a soldier”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

warrishactivisthawkishwarlikecompetitivebelligerentwarringactiveaggressivealive

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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