Milita (en. Milita)

/miˈlita/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who is part of an irregular armed force.
The people's militia defended their territory bravely.
La milita del pueblo defendió su territorio con valentía.
Soldier in an unofficial military organization.
The militias organized to face the invasion.
Los militas se organizaron para enfrentar la invasión.
Member of a paramilitary group.
The militias fight for their ideals in the region.
Los militas luchan por sus ideales en la región.

Etymology

The word 'milita' comes from the Latin 'militā', which means soldier.

Common Phrases and Expressions

popular militia
Group of armed individuals defending a community cause.
milita popular
urban militia
Militia operating in urban areas.
milita urbana
militia group
Set of individuals organized for combat.
grupo milita

Related Words

militia
Armed group that is not part of the regular army.
milicia
combatant
Person who participates in combat.
combatiente
guerrilla
War tactic based on the use of unconventional strategies.
guerrilla

Slang Meanings

Very active person in social movements
She is a militia in the fight for human rights.
Ella es una milita en la lucha por los derechos humanos.
Someone who has a very radical stance
They see him as a militia for his way of thinking.
Lo ven como un milita por su forma de pensar.