ETYM Latin militans, -antis, p. pr. of militare to be soldier: cf. French militant. Related to Militate.
1. Engaged in warfare; fighting; combating; serving as a soldier.
2. Engaged in any kind of activism.
ETYM Latin pugnax, -acis, from pugnare to fight. Related to Pugilism, Fist.
Ready and able to resort to force or violence; SYN. rough.
Eager to fight; belligerent.
In a pugnacious manner.