About The Word Militia
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Militia
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What's The Definition Of Militia?
[n] civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
Synonyms | Synonyms for Militia: reserves Related Terms | Find terms related to Militia: See Also | force | military force | military group | military unit | militiaman | SA | Storm Troops | Sturmarbeiteilung | territorial | territorial reserve Militia In Webster's Dictionary \Mi*li"tia\, n. [L., military service, soldiery, fr.
miles, militis, soldier: cf. F. milice.]
1. 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.
The king's captains and soldiers fight his battles,
and yet . . . the power of the militia is he. --Jer.
Taylor.
2. Military service; warfare. [Obs.] --Baxter.
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