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    Milice (en. Militia)

    /mi.lis/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An armed force supporting a government or political group, often perceived as illegal or unofficial.
    The militia has been accused of violence against political opponents.
    La milice a été accusée de violences contre les opposants politiques.
    An organized group that performs public order or military functions without being an official entity.
    The local militia was formed to protect the community.
    La milice locale a été formée pour protéger la communauté.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'militia', meaning military service or the art of war.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    people's militia
    A militia formed by the people to defend their interests.
    milice populaire
    self-defense militia
    An armed group formed for the collective defense of small groups.
    milice d'autodéfense
    militia if necessary
    Expression referring to the use of parallel forces in times of emergency.
    milice si nécessaire

    Related Words

    military
    Related to armed forces or warfare.
    militaire
    paramilitary
    Evokes a force that operates like an army but is not officially recognized.
    paramilitaire
    rebel
    Member of a group that fights against the established authority.
    rebelle

    Slang Meanings

    A militia can also refer to an informal group acting like a gang.
    He is part of a militia that controls certain neighborhoods in the city.
    Il fait partie d'une milice qui contrôle certains quartiers de la ville.
    Used derogatorily to refer to a group of individuals seeking to take power by force.
    Some call it a militia, while others say it is a gang of criminals.
    Certains l'appellent une milice, d'autres disent que c'est une bande de criminels.