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militia

[mi-lish-uh] / mɪˈlɪʃ ə /
NOUN
citizen soldiers
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One of the unique uniforms displayed here is a rare militia coat worn by Lt.

From The Wall Street Journal

In these scenarios, it’s reassuring to know that good prevails over evil or at least that the right guys triumph over whichever former Soviet republic or local militia is wreaking havoc.

From The Wall Street Journal

They frequently partner with the Syrian Democratic Forces, a Kurdish-led militia that controls much of Syria’ northeast.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some companies called on state militia and federal troops to put down uprisings and hired private security forces to protect so-called scabs.

From The Wall Street Journal

They are in an area controlled by the DKBA, one of the militias allied to the military junta.

From BBC