Synonyms of militia

militia

noun

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.

Related Words

• battalion
• army
• soldiers
• troops
• infantry
• national guard
• standing army
• ranks
• host
• legion
• troopers
• array
• regulars

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of militia

Beginning with the 1795 Calling Forth Act and in subsequent legislation, Congress restrained the chief executive’s ability to mobilize militia. —Kori Schake, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026

The country has funded militia groups in Syria in the past, including one run by now-President Ahmed al-Sharaa. —Npr Staff, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026

But that 34-day war only further enhanced Hezbollah’s position in Lebanon as a powerful armed militia, operating outside of government reach while at the same time — particularly since 2008 – actually being part of the government and having effective control over it. —Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026

The militia drone attacks haven’t targeted civilian communities so far, but the party member fears that might change as the war progresses. —Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026