1. people who are aggressive or combative in support of a political or social cause
Usage: plural form of militant

Examples

• The militants organized protests against the new policy.
• Security forces clashed with armed militants near the border.
• Environmental militants blocked the construction site.
• The government negotiated with the militant leaders.
• Several militants were arrested during the demonstration.
• The group’s militants called for immediate action.
• Anti-war militants gathered outside the embassy.