meaning of militia
1. In the widest sense, the whole military force of a nation, including both those engaged in military service as a business, and those competent and available for such service; specifically, the body of citizens enrolled for military instruction and discipline, but not subject to be called into actual service except in emergencies.
2. Military service; warfare.
3. civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
Related Words
militia | militiaman | militiamen | militiate |
