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Definition of militiaman

militiaman

/mɪˈlɪʃ.ə.mən/
mi · li · tia · man
Plural:militiamen
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• noun

1

A male member of a militia, typically a citizen who undergoes part-time training to serve in a reserve defense force or an auxiliary armed group.

Example

"Historical records indicate that the local blacksmith also served as a volunteer militiaman during the eighteenth century."

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• Nearby Words

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military
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English in the late 17th century as a compound of 'militia' (from Latin 'militia', meaning 'military service', derived from 'miles', meaning 'soldier') and 'man'.

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