Milicianos (en. Militias)

/miliˈsjanos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A person who is part of a militia.
The militia members fought bravely during the battle.
Los milicianos lucharon valientemente durante la batalla.
Member of a group organized for the armed defense of a specific cause.
The government accused the militia members of fueling violence in the region.
El gobierno acusó a los milicianos de avivar la violencia en la región.
Member of a paramilitary force.
The militia members control several areas of the city.
Los milicianos controlan varias áreas de la ciudad.

Etymology

From Latin 'militia', meaning 'military service' or 'war'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

militia members outside the law
People involved in criminal activities under the pretext of the militia.
milicianos al margen de la ley
militia members in the conflict
Group of fighters participating in a specific war or conflict.
milicianos en el conflicto
civil militia members
Armed civilians participating in the defense of their community.
milicianos civiles

Related Words

militia
Organization or armed group with military purposes.
milicia
insurrection
Armed uprising or rebellion against an authority.
insurrección
guerrilla
Form of warfare that uses tactics of attack and retreat.
guerrilla

Slang Meanings

Militant
That guy is a militant who joined the militia members.
Ese tipo es un militante que se unió a los milicianos.
Fighter
The fighters of the group were known as militia members.
Los luchadores del grupo eran conocidos como milicianos.