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- Dictionarybel·lig·er·ent/bəˈlij(ə)rənt/
adjective
- 1. hostile and aggressive: "a bull-necked, belligerent old man" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a nation or person engaged in war or conflict, as recognized by international law: "ships and goods captured at sea by a belligerent"
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BELLIGERENT definition: 1. wishing to fight or argue: 2. fighting a war: 3. a country, group, or person who is fighting a…. Learn more.
Belligerent means warlike, aggressive, or hostile. It can also refer to a state or nation at war, or a member of its military forces. Learn more about the word history, origin, and usage of belligerent.
If someone is belligerent, they're eager to fight. It's a good idea to avoid hardcore hockey fans after their team loses — they tend to be belligerent. Belligerent comes from the Latin word bellum, for "war."
Belligerent means hostile, aggressive, or warlike. It can also refer to a country or group that is fighting in a war. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and related terms from Collins Dictionary.
1. marked by readiness to fight or argue; aggressive: a belligerent tone. 2. (Military) relating to or engaged in a legally recognized war or warfare. n. a person or country engaged in fighting or war. [C16: from Latin belliger, from bellum war + gerere to wage]
Belligerent means aggressive and unfriendly, or (formally) fighting a war. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, with synonyms and example sentences.
