English Dictionary

militia

/məˈlɪʃə/

noun

An army of trained civilians, which may be an official reserve army, called upon in time of need, the entire able-bodied population of a state which may also be called upon, or a private force not under government control.

The militia was called upon to defend the city during the invasion.

意味（1）

An army of trained civilians, which may be an official reserve army, called upon in time of need, the entire able-bodied population of a state which may also be called upon, or a private force not under government control.

意味（2）

Synonym of militsia: the national police force of certain countries (e.g. Belarus).