militia Synonyms
militia Meaning
militia (n)
civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
the entire body of physically fit civilians eligible by law for military service
militia (n.)
In the widest sense, the whole military force of a nation, including both those engaged in military service as a business, and those competent and available for such service; specifically, the body of citizens enrolled for military instruction and discipline, but not subject to be called into actual service except in emergencies.
Military service; warfare.
militia Sentence Examples
- The militia was called upon to defend the town from an invading army.
- The citizens formed a militia to protect themselves against bandits.
- The militia's role is to assist law enforcement during emergencies.
- The governor activated the state militia to respond to a natural disaster.
- The militia members are all trained and equipped to perform military duties.
- The militia is a vital part of the community's defense system.
- The militia's weapons are stored in a secure location.
- The militia is subject to the same laws as the regular military.
- The militia is often used to provide security at public events.
- The militia is a symbol of the community's commitment to self-defense.
FAQs About the word militia
civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army, the entire body of physically fit civilians eligible by law for military serviceIn the widest se
battalion, soldiers, army, troops, standing army, national guard,infantry, regulars, array, troopers
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The militia was called upon to defend the town from an invading army.
The citizens formed a militia to protect themselves against bandits.
The militia's role is to assist law enforcement during emergencies.
The governor activated the state militia to respond to a natural disaster.
