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national guard
noun
Definition of national guard
1 : a military establishment serving as a national constabulary and defense force
2 capitalized : a militia force recruited by each state of the U.S., equipped by the federal government, and jointly maintained subject to the call of either
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1792
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National Guard
noun
Definition of National Guard for Students
: a part of the United States military whose members are recruited by each state, equipped by the federal government, and can be used by either the state or the country
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