militia
An army of trained civilians, which may be an official reserve army, called upon in…An army of trained civilians, which may be an official reserve army, called upon in time of need, the entire able-bodied population of a state which may also be called upon, or a private force not under government control.
» The militia were called out.
Meaning
2 sensesAn army of trained civilians, which may be an official reserve army, called upon in time of need, the entire able-bodied population of a state which may also be called upon, or a private force not under government control.
Miliz, Landwehr, Reserve
мили́цияmilícija, наро́дное ополче́ниеnaródnoje opolčénije
мілі́ціяmilícija
Synonym of militsia: the national police force of certain countries (e.g. Belarus).
- civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
- the entire body of physically fit civilians eligible by law for military service
Examples
20 sentencesThe militia were called out.
Flavio is part of the militia.
The island was now surrounded by militia.
The regime was overthrown by rebel militias.
deDas Regime wurde von Rebellenmilizen gestürzt.
The government supplied weapons to local militia.
Translations
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Origin
From Latin mīlitia (“army, military force/service”), from mīles (“soldier”). Doublet of miFrom Latin mīlitia (“army, military force/service”), from mīles (“soldier”). Doublet of militsia.
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Forms
plural: militias / militiaeSynonyms
2 synonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular