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Militancy

usgb/ˈmɪlɪtənsi/Volume
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Militancy often implies an extreme stance that can be seen negatively by others. SlideTheir militancy alienated potential allies.
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Militancy is commonly associated with social movements striving for significant changes. SlideThe militancy of the civil rights activists helped to enact new laws.
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Militancy can suggest the possibility of violence in pursuing goals. SlideThe government feared the militancy of the separatist group might lead to violence.