English > militia: 2 senses > noun 1, group| Meaning | civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army. |
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| Synonym | reserves |
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| Category | military, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machine | The military forces of a nation |
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| Members | militiaman | A member of the militia |
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| Parts | territorial, territorial reserve | A territorial military unit |
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| Narrower | SA, Sturmabteilung, Storm Troops | Nazi militia created by Hitler in 1921 that helped him to power but was eclipsed by the SS after 1943 |
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| trainband | A company of militia in England or America from the 16th century to the 18th century |
| Broader | military unit, military force, military group, force | A unit that is part of some military service |
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| Spanish | milicia, milicias populares, reserva, retén |
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| Catalan | milícia, reserva, reserves |
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