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    Milisya (en. Militia)

    mi-li-sya

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A group with military skills often composed of civilians.
    The militia helped maintain peace in their community.
    Ang milisya ay tumulong sa pagpapanatili ng kapayapaan sa kanilang komunidad.
    An organization of soldiers not part of the regular army.
    They formed a militia to defend their territory.
    Nagtayo sila ng milisya upang ipagtanggol ang kanilang teritoryo.
    A group of armed citizens aiming to participate in military operations.
    The militia joined the fight for freedom.
    Ang milisya ay sumali sa laban para sa kalayaan.

    Etymology

    English: militia; derived from the Latin word 'miles' meaning 'soldier'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    town militia
    An armed group from the local community defending their area.
    milisya ng bayan

    Related Words

    group
    A collection of people with the same purpose.
    pangkat
    army
    An organized military form aimed at engaging in combat.
    hukbo

    Slang Meanings

    Soldier or police strict about the law.
    My siblings are like militia, always watching over my actions.
    Parang milisya ang mga kapatid ko, laging nagbabantay sa mga gawain ko.
    Group of people observing or watching over together.
    The barangay people are like militia when it comes to monitoring events in our area.
    Yung mga taga-barangay, parang milisya kung magbantay sa mga kaganapan sa aming lugar.