Antonyms for non-militant


Grammar : Adj
Spell : mil-i-tuhnt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɪl ɪ tənt


Definition of non-militant

Origin :
  • early 15c., "fighting, engaged in warfare," from Middle French militant "fighting," from Latin militantem (nominative militans), present participle of militare "serve as a soldier" (see militate), originally especially in Church militant. Related: Militantly.
  • As in civilian : adj nonmilitary
Example sentences :
  • Chastity also increases with the social evolution, though it does not necessarily characterize societies of the non-militant type.
  • Extract from : « A Review of the Systems of Ethics Founded on the Theory of Evolution » by C. M. Williams

Synonyms for non-militant

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