militia

Meanings

• noun

  A volunteer military force that is not part of regular armed forces but is trained to serve in an emergency.

  - "The militia was called up to help defend the city during the war."
  - "Many countries have a militia to supplement their regular military forces."

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Pronunciation

1. /məˈlɪʃə/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with militia
hysteria , misty-eria , pastoria , stereography

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Variants

List of all variants of militia that leads to same result
militia , militias

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Etymology

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From Latin militia, from milis, genitive of miles, soldier.

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Trivia

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1. The Swiss militia is one of the oldest and best-known militias in the world.

2. During the American Revolution, militias played a crucial role in defeating the British.

3. In some countries, militias are required by law for all able-bodied men to join.

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Related Concepts

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1. National Guard: A militia that is part of the regular military structure of a state or country and is subject to state or federal control.

2. Militia movement: A modern-day militia movement in the United States that advocates for armed resistance to perceived threats to individual liberties.

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Culture

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Throughout history, militias have played various roles in society. In some countries, they have been used to maintain order and defend against external threats. In others, they have been involved in political upheaval and violence. Militias have been depicted in literature, art, and film, often as symbols of resistance or power.

How to Memorize "militia"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of citizens training together with military weapons and uniforms.
   - Visualize a militia camp with tents, weapons racks, and soldiers in training.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'militia' with the idea of citizen soldiers.
   - Think of the militia as a group of people who are prepared to defend their community.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'militia' as 'Mighty Individuals Loyal In Action'.
   - Think of the acronym M-I-L-I-T-I-A to remember the meaning.

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