LookItUpmilitia
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /məˈlɪʃə/ · UK /mɪˈlɪʃə/
Forms: militias
militia means: An armed group that operates independently of the government’s official armed forces.
noun
An armed group that operates independently of the government’s official armed forces.
- An armed militia controlled the village.
- Several militias fought over the border region.
- The government demanded that the militia surrender its weapons.
A group of ordinary citizens trained to fight when their country or community needs them.
- He joined the local militia.
- The militia was called up during the invasion.
- Farmers trained with the militia at weekends.
Questions about militia
What does militia mean?
An armed group that operates independently of the government’s official armed forces.
What is militia in other languages?
Türkçe: milis · Español: milicia · Français: milice · Deutsch: Miliz · Italiano: milizia · 日本語: 民兵組織
How do you pronounce militia?
In American English /məˈlɪʃə/; in British English /mɪˈlɪʃə/.
How do you use militia in a sentence?
An armed militia controlled the village. Several militias fought over the border region.
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