Definition of Militia
a military force of trained and organized civilians who may be called to duty
Examples of Militia in a sentence
The militia was assigned to assist the police until the National Guard troops arrived. 🔊
To rid their country of a dictator, a group of rebels organized a militia to overthrow the tyrant. 🔊
The governor has called upon the militia to assist families relocating during the hurricane evacuation. 🔊
In the small town, the militia is often called in to help search for escaped prisoners. 🔊
The country’s unofficial militia is referred to as the People’s Army. 🔊
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