militia

• Nom désignant un groupe de citoyens entraînés comme des soldats mais ne faisant pas partie de l'armée régulière, ou l'ensemble des citoyens aptes au service militaire en vertu de la loi.

A noun referring to a group of civilians who are trained as soldiers but are not part of the regular army, or the entire body of physically fit civilians eligible by law for military service.

1. Civilian military forceB2formal

   A group of ordinary people who are trained to act as soldiers, but are not part of the official, professional army.

   Milice

   • The local militia was called to help maintain order after the storm.
   • Historically, the militia was composed of farmers and townspeople.
   • The government decided to disband the unofficial militia.

   Synonymeshome guardterritorial army

2. Eligible citizens for serviceC1formalamerican

   All physically fit civilians who, by law, can be called upon for military service, as defined in some legal systems.

   Milice (ensemble des citoyens mobilisables)

   • According to the constitution, the militia includes all able-bodied men of a certain age.
   • The concept of a universal militia was debated by the founders.
   • In times of crisis, the entire militia can be mobilized for national defense.