What is the meaning of belligerent?

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noun

Someone who fights (or is fighting.
- synonyms: combatant, battler, fighter, scrapper

adjective

Characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight.
- usage: "aggressive acts against another country"; "a belligerent tone"
- synonyms: aggressive
Engaged in war.
- usage: "belligerent (or warring) nations"
- synonyms: militant, war-ridden, warring

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