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    Milicia (en. Militia)

    /miˈliθja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Group of people organized for defense or combat, who are not part of the regular army.
    The local militia was key to protecting the city during the conflict.
    La milicia local fue clave para proteger la ciudad durante el conflicto.
    Paramilitary organization that operates in conflict areas.
    Several militia groups have emerged in the region due to political instability.
    Varios grupos de milicia han surgido en la región debido a la inestabilidad política.
    Military service in which citizens are called to participate in the defense of their country.
    The militia is composed of volunteers and armed citizens.
    La milicia se compone de voluntarios y ciudadanos armados.

    Etymology

    From Latin "militia," which means 'military' or 'body of soldiers.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    popular militia
    Organized group that fights for a common cause.
    milicia popular
    defense militia
    Organization that protects a community or region.
    milicia de defensa
    civil militia
    Civil group that takes up arms for safety.
    milicia civil

    Related Words

    army
    Organized set of armed forces of a country.
    ejército
    guerrilla
    Combat technique performed by irregular armed groups.
    guerrilla
    parachutist
    Soldier trained to descend by parachute in combat zones.
    paracaidista

    Slang Meanings

    Informal armed group
    The neighborhood kids formed a militia to protect their neighborhood.
    Los chicos del barrio formaron una milicia para proteger su vecindario.
    Improvised defenders
    They were considered militia due to their actions without official backing.
    Eran considerados milicia por su accionar sin respaldo oficial.