as in battalion
a group of people who are not part of the armed forces of a country but are trained like soldiers
Local militia were an important part of American forces during the Revolutionary War.
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Recent Examples of militia
For several weeks, fighting has intensified between the army and the RSF as government troops push to reclaim territories occupied by the militia.
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Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
As Ellie navigates this in her own life, a trip to Seattle plunges her into a war between a renegade militia and a pre-modern religious cult, with both sides attempting to claim the moral high ground.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
Striking them also sends a message to the militia's backers in Iran and to U.S. regional allies, including Gulf states as well as Israel.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
The Rapid Support Forces and allied militias launched an offensive on the Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps and the nearby city of El Fasher, the provincial capital of North Darfur province, on Friday, said Clementine Nkweta-Salami, United Nations resident and humanitarian coordinator in Sudan.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
As Ellie navigates this in her own life, a trip to Seattle plunges her into a war between a renegade militia and a pre-modern religious cult, with both sides attempting to claim the moral high ground.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
Striking them also sends a message to the militia's backers in Iran and to U.S. regional allies, including Gulf states as well as Israel.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
The Rapid Support Forces and allied militias launched an offensive on the Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps and the nearby city of El Fasher, the provincial capital of North Darfur province, on Friday, said Clementine Nkweta-Salami, United Nations resident and humanitarian coordinator in Sudan.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for militia
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Players take on the role of an on-the-field commander in a battalion from a third-person perspective.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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This year’s ceremony not only marks the battalion’s official recognition with the Congressional Gold Medal — one of the highest civilian honors in the United States — but also underscores a broader effort to educate the public and inspire future generations through these powerful narratives.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2025
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More than a month into operations, the army deployed a second aircraft carrier into the Middle East, but the campaign has not stopped Houthi attacks.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Netanyahu has tried to blame the failures on the army and security agencies and repeatedly resisted calls for an official state commission of inquiry that would look into the government decision-making as well.—
Natalie Melzer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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On May 22, three soldiers who witnessed the Mount Suribachi flag-raising on the island of Iwo Jima were greeted by 1,000 schoolchildren.—
Patrick Sauer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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The goal is to slow Russia's advance and weaken their fighting power while sacrificing as few Ukrainian soldiers as possible.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Militia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/militia. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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