The difference between Belligerent and Warmonger
When used as nouns, belligerent means a state or other armed participant in warfare, whereas warmonger means someone who advocates war.
Belligerent is also adjective with the meaning: engaged in warfare, warring.
Warmonger is also verb with the meaning: to advocate war.
check bellow for the other definitions of Belligerent and Warmonger
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Belligerent as an adjective:
Engaged in warfare, warring.
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Belligerent as an adjective:
Eager to go to war, warlike.
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Belligerent as an adjective:
Of or pertaining to war.
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Belligerent as an adjective (by extension):
Aggressively hostile, eager to fight.
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Belligerent as an adjective:
Acting violently towards others.
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Belligerent as an adjective:
Uncooperative.
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Belligerent as a noun:
A state or other armed participant in warfare
Examples:
"The U.N. sent a treaty proposal to the belligerents."
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Warmonger as a noun (pejorative):
Someone who advocates war; a militarist.
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Warmonger as a verb (pejorative, intransitive):
To advocate war.