"militia" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /məˈlɪʃə/ Audio: en-us-militia.ogg [US] Forms: militia [singular], militias or militiae [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|3=militiae}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A militia is a civilian army that can be called upon in time of need.
    Sense id: simple-militia-en-noun-Z0lBl~nI
  2. A militia is a private force not under government control.
    Sense id: simple-militia-en-noun-gwAqjd0F
     
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