militia

milizia

Gruppo armato che opera indipendentemente dalle forze armate ufficiali del governo.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: paramilitary group

Espressioni comuni: armed militia, private militia, militia fighters

milizia

Gruppo di comuni cittadini addestrati a combattere quando il loro paese o la loro comunità ne ha bisogno.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: citizen army

Espressioni comuni: local militia, join the militia, militia members