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Contentious (8 letter answer)

The Answer

MILITANT

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The answer MILITANT is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

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Definition

MILITANT as a noun:

1. (militant, activist) = a militant reformer

MILITANT as an adjective:

1. (militant, hawkish, warlike) = disposed to warfare or hard-line policies; "militant nations"; "hawkish congressman"; "warlike policies"
2. (competitive, militant) = showing a fighting disposition; "highly competitive sales representative"; "militant in fighting for better wages for workers"; "his self-assertive and ubiquitous energy"
3. (belligerent, fighting, militant, war-ridden, warring) = engaged in war; "belligerent (or warring) nations"; "a fighting war"