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| 1. | [ noun ] (military) civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army | |
| Synonyms: | reserves | |
| Related terms: | military_unit trainband territorial sa militiaman military | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the entire body of physically fit civilians eligible by law for military service | |
| Examples: | "their troops were untrained militia" "Congress shall have power to provide for calling forth the militia"--United States Constitution |
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| Related terms: | body military | |
| Similar spelling: |
millettia millet Millett milt Millette Milot |
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