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militia
/məˈlɪʃə/
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What does militia mean?
noun
- 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.
- Synonym of militsia: the national police force of certain countries (e.g. Belarus).
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IPA pronunciation
/məˈlɪʃə/
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These garrisons must either be furnished by occasional detachments from the militia, or by permanent corps in the pay of the government.
"Stop," says our militia captain, to his men--"stop, and you will see the deer, dogs and huntsmen, as they cross the road."
More book examples (3)
This case was referred to the general assembly then sitting, who also refused to bring the militia under the articles of war.
“By rights I am a militia officer, but my men are not here. I came to the battle and have lost them.”
‘Their militia was exactly of the same kind with that of the Scythians or Tartars, from whom, too, they were probably descended.’