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militia

/mɪ'lɪʃə/

Synonyms of militia Antonyms of militia Examples of militia Usage of militia Parts of militia Definition that contains militia Words sounding like militia Explanation of militia

noun
civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
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reserves

type of:
military unit military force military group force
noun
the entire body of physically fit civilians eligible by law for military service
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"their troops were untrained militia" "Congress shall have power to provide for calling forth the militia"

type of:
body

Examples of militia

"their troops were untrained militia"
"Congress shall have power to provide for calling forth the militia"