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advocatesverbA person who speaks in support of something, or someone; proponent
arguesverb(intransitive) To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints; to controvert; to wrangle.
fightsverb(transitive) To engage in combat with; to oppose physically, to contest with.
playsverb(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
promotesverb(transitive) To advocate or urge on behalf of (something or someone); to attempt to popularize or sell by means of advertising or publicity.
militancenoun(uncountable) The condition of being militant
militesnounthe trained regular footsoldiers of ancient Rome, and later a term used to describe "soldiers" in Medieval Europe.
militarenoun
militancynounThe quality of being militant.
militnounAbbreviation of military. [Armed forces.]
militarilyIn a manner relating to the military or military matters.
militaristnounOne who believes in the use of military force.
militarnounA barangay of Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines.
militarismnounA focus on, or excessive use of, military force.
militariesnounArmed forces.
militarynounArmed forces.
militarisenounNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of militarize. [To give a military character to something, such as government or organization.]
militarizedissued military arms
militaristicRelated to the use of the military.
militarizeverbTo train or equip for war.

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