Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

militia

noun

/məˈlɪʃ.ə/

Definition

A militia is a group of individuals who are organized for military training and readiness but are not part of the regular armed forces.

Examples

The local militia was called upon to assist during the natural disaster.
In some countries, militias have been formed to protect communities from external threats.
The militia was trained to respond quickly to any security issues.

Meaning

The term refers to a civilian population that can be mobilized for military service in an emergency or crisis. They often operate independently from the formal military structure.