militiaman

noun

mi·​li·​tia·​man mə-ˈli-shə-mən 

: a member of a militia

Examples of militiaman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After a firefight, the Red Shirts captured several Black militiamen, marched them to a nearby site and executed at least four people. — Jacob Ware, The Conversation, 31 July 2026

Jeff Wilkins, a historical re-enactor from Knoxville, Tennessee, dressed as a colonial militiaman, said attending the celebration was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026

The region was the site of numerous engagements, such as the Battle of Charlotte and the Battle of McIntyre’s Farm, where local militiamen and farmers successfully forced British General Lord Cornwallis’s troops to retreat. — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026

The historic Buckman Tavern, built in 1710 and the location where the militiamen gathered before the battle, is adjacent to the Battle Green and serves as a museum. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for militiaman

• militiamen

Kids Definition

militiaman

noun

mi·​li·​tia·​man mə-ˈlish-ə-mən 

: a member of a militia