Militate GRE Vocabulary Flashcard

Militate GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈmɪlɪteɪt/ (verb) Definition to be an influential factor in preventing something, change, tend to prevent, affect, work against, influence, exert influence, hinder, impede, have an effect on, discourage, act on, be detrimental to, weigh Example Factors militating against gender mainstreaming in Nigeria Nigeria is essentially a patriarchal society. This entails that women are marginalized and subordinated to men in all aspects of life. Furthermore, the wellbeing, interests and overall issues affecting men are given priority over and above that of women. Yet, women constitute about a half of the Nigerian populace. Thus, they could be rightly ...