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militia

[mi-lish-uh] / mɪˈlɪʃ ə /
NOUN
citizen soldiers
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Even Hezbollah, the Shia Muslim political party and militia considered a terrorist organisation by countries including the UK and US, conveyed its greetings.

From BBC

Michigan’s governor, in a reversal of the historical pattern, refused to use militia to retake the plant, forcing GM to recognize the UAW.

From The Wall Street Journal

Acled said in all four cases Fulani militia groups, locally called "bandits", were responsible for the kidnappings.

From BBC

“Not generally, and especially not after Oct. 7, we do not want to see armed militias in the vicinity of the border,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hezbollah, a U.S.-designated terrorist group, is in desperate need of funds to rebuild and rearm its militia and pay other costs stemming from its bruising fight with Israel last year, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal