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national guard
noun
Definition of NATIONAL GUARD
1
: a military establishment serving as a national constabulary and defense force
2
capitalized : a militia force recruited by each state of the United States, equipped by the federal government, and jointly maintained subject to the call of either
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First Known Use of NATIONAL GUARD
1792
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NATIONAL GUARD Defined for Kids
National Guard
noun
Definition of NATIONAL GUARD for Kids
: a part of the United States military whose members are recruited by each state, equipped by the federal government, and can be used by either the state or the country
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