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militia

/mɪˈlɪʃə/

/məˈlɪʃə/

Translations

militianoun

militias

/mɪˈlɪʃə/

/məˈlɪʃə/

The local militia was formed to defend the village from invaders.

Местное ополчение было сформировано для защиты деревни от захватчиков.

Additional translations

добровольческое формирование

народное ополчение

Synonyms

military force

self-defense force

armed group

militiaadjective

/mɪˈlɪʃ.ə/

/məˈlɪʃ.ə/

Attributive use: placed before another noun to denote relation to a militia (e.g., militia commander)

militianoun

A military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency.

The local militia was called upon to assist in the defense of the town during the invasion.

A military force that engages in rebel or terrorist activities, typically in opposition to a regular army.

The government struggled to control the region due to the presence of a well-organized militia.

All able-bodied civilians eligible by law for military service.

In some countries, the militia is composed of all citizens who can be called to serve in times of need.

militiaadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a militia or militias.

Militia units received additional training under the new program.