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militia

noun mi·li·tia \mə-ˈli-shə\

: a group of people who are not part of the armed forces of a country but are trained like soldiers

Full Definition of MILITIA

a : a part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency

b : a body of citizens organized for military service

: the whole body of able-bodied male citizens declared by law as being subject to call to military service

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Latin, military service, from milit-, miles

First Known Use: 1625

MILITIA Defined for Kids

noun mi·li·tia \mə-ˈli-shə\

: a group of citizens with some military training who are called into service only in emergencies

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