militanza

militancy

noun mee-lee-TAHN-tsah Rare

Also means

political activism

Usage Note

Militanza refers to active, committed membership in a political party, union, or movement — stronger than mere sympathy or support. It is used in left-wing and trade-union discourse: militanza sindacale (union activism), anni di militanza nel partito (years of party membership). The agent noun is militante (militant, activist).

Examples

"La sua militanza nel partito dura da vent'anni."

Natural Translation

Her militancy in the party has lasted twenty years.

Literal Translation

The her militancy in-the party lasts for twenty years.

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