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militia

/məˈlɪʃ.ə/
mi · li · tia
Plural:militias
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• noun

1

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

Example

"During the colonial era, the local militia was called upon to defend the settlement."

2

An unofficial armed group of private citizens organized for paramilitary or political purposes.

Example

"International observers monitored the disarmament of the regional militia after the peace treaty was signed."

3

All able-bodied citizens eligible by law to be called on to provide military service.

Example

"Under the state constitution, the unorganized militia consists of all able-bodied residents of a certain age."

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• Rhymes for militia

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Latin militia, meaning 'military service' or 'soldiery,' derived from miles ('soldier').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Militia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/militia
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