militia

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /məˈlɪʃə/

Noun

militia (plural militias)

1. 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.
2. The national police force of certain countries (e.g. Belarus).

Translations

• French: milice
• German: qual general Miliz; qual official reserve also Landwehr; Reserve; Volksheer
• Italian: milizia
• Portuguese: milícia
• Russian: мили́ция
• Spanish: milicia

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