Militia
noun
A group of people who are not part of the professional armed forces of a country, but can serve as soldiers when needed.
The militia was called in to maintain peace during the protest.
Often appears as...
- join the militia
- militia group
noun
In the U.S., an organization of citizens who train for military duty in order to be ready to defend their state or country.
The right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed upon, as they may need to form a Militia.
Often appears as...
- organized militia
- unorganized militia
Usage tips
Legal
noun
An independent group of armed people, often not official but having power in a particular area, sometimes illegal.
The local militia has control over several parts of the city and they act as law enforcement.
Often appears as...
- local militia
- illegal militia
noun
A group of people who are not part of the professional armed forces of a country, but can serve as soldiers when needed.
The militia was called in to maintain peace during the protest.
Often appears as...
- join the militia
- militia group
noun
In the U.S., an organization of citizens who train for military duty in order to be ready to defend their state or country.
The right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed upon, as they may need to form a Militia.
Often appears as...
- organized militia
- unorganized militia
Usage tips
Legal
noun
An independent group of armed people, often not official but having power in a particular area, sometimes illegal.
The local militia has control over several parts of the city and they act as law enforcement.
Often appears as...
- local militia
- illegal militia
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Citizen Soldiers
The term emphasizes civilian status; these people aren't usually in military careers.
The town's militia gathered their personal firearms for training.
Pro Tip 2/3Emergency Activation
Militias are typically called upon in times of crisis or war, not for everyday policing.
When the flood hit, the militia helped evacuate residents.
Pro Tip 3/3Local Defence
Militias often defend their own locality, as opposed to the entire nation.
The village militia stood guard after the threat of bandits.
Pro Tip 1/3Citizen Soldiers
The term emphasizes civilian status; these people aren't usually in military careers.
The town's militia gathered their personal firearms for training.
Pro Tip 2/3Emergency Activation
Militias are typically called upon in times of crisis or war, not for everyday policing.
When the flood hit, the militia helped evacuate residents.
Pro Tip 3/3Local Defence
Militias often defend their own locality, as opposed to the entire nation.
The village militia stood guard after the threat of bandits.
Pro Tip 1/3Citizen Soldiers
The term emphasizes civilian status; these people aren't usually in military careers.
The town's militia gathered their personal firearms for training.
Pro Tip 2/3Emergency Activation
Militias are typically called upon in times of crisis or war, not for everyday policing.
When the flood hit, the militia helped evacuate residents.
Pro Tip 3/3Local Defence
Militias often defend their own locality, as opposed to the entire nation.
The village militia stood guard after the threat of bandits.
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Deadly Conservation PIPE...
parks border and most people have nothing but nature to rely on so that obviously puts an enormous amount of pressure on the park and his principles of protecting the natural resources in addition to that you've got somewhere in the region of five to eight thousand armed militia that are vying for control
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The surprising way...
armed organizations like terrorists, insurgents or militias. I document what these groups do when they're not shooting. My goal is to better understand these violent actors and to study ways to encourage transition from violent engagement to nonviolent confrontation.
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What if a US presidential...
to move forward in a smart, peaceful way if you feel that you've got to take it to the streets. Now look, I know all this stuff is overwhelming, and I've got to admit, some of these steps may not be enough. A truly rogue president could call on private armed militia
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See the Sparks That Set...
the commanding officer of the pennsylvania left foot militia all these militiamen summer militias some are three quarterback three percenters uh some of his pastries they just come out here to make sure that uh things kind of stay peaceful
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Fighting war and...
of everyday life in Beirut everything from plastic toys to artificial flowers and even glittery wallpaper you see in my version of Beirut I see large paintings of martyred militiaman next to shop selling lingerie next to billboards
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A Photographic Journey...
Meet Hafiza. The war drove her out of her village and turned her sons into enemies. The conflict wedged itself in between her own family as her sons took different paths in life. Her oldest son joined an anti-Taliban militia unit,
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Zahra' Langhi: Why...
of the assassination of army officers. And every day, every day we wake up with the rule of the militias and their continuous violations of human rights of prisoners and their disrespect of the rule of law.
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Why Libya's revolution...
the news of the assassination of army officers and every day every day we wake up with the rule of the militias and their continuous violations of human rights of prisoners and their disrespect
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Inside a Civil War Most...
peacekeepers arrived that the violence would finally died down three years later the original militias have split into 14 separate factions controlling different parts of the country but in
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Chimpanzee Cannibalism PIPE...
The chimp militia are now at the very edge of their territory. All need to be on maximum alert.
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Deadly Conservation PIPE...
parks border and most people have nothing but nature to rely on so that obviously puts an enormous amount of pressure on the park and his principles of protecting the natural resources in addition to that you've got somewhere in the region of five to eight thousand armed militia that are vying for control
Video examples
The surprising way...
armed organizations like terrorists, insurgents or militias. I document what these groups do when they're not shooting. My goal is to better understand these violent actors and to study ways to encourage transition from violent engagement to nonviolent confrontation.
Video examples
What if a US presidential...
to move forward in a smart, peaceful way if you feel that you've got to take it to the streets. Now look, I know all this stuff is overwhelming, and I've got to admit, some of these steps may not be enough. A truly rogue president could call on private armed militia
Video examples
See the Sparks That Set...
the commanding officer of the pennsylvania left foot militia all these militiamen summer militias some are three quarterback three percenters uh some of his pastries they just come out here to make sure that uh things kind of stay peaceful
Video examples
Fighting war and...
of everyday life in Beirut everything from plastic toys to artificial flowers and even glittery wallpaper you see in my version of Beirut I see large paintings of martyred militiaman next to shop selling lingerie next to billboards
Video examples
A Photographic Journey...
Meet Hafiza. The war drove her out of her village and turned her sons into enemies. The conflict wedged itself in between her own family as her sons took different paths in life. Her oldest son joined an anti-Taliban militia unit,
Video examples
Zahra' Langhi: Why...
of the assassination of army officers. And every day, every day we wake up with the rule of the militias and their continuous violations of human rights of prisoners and their disrespect of the rule of law.
Video examples
Why Libya's revolution...
the news of the assassination of army officers and every day every day we wake up with the rule of the militias and their continuous violations of human rights of prisoners and their disrespect
Video examples
Inside a Civil War Most...
peacekeepers arrived that the violence would finally died down three years later the original militias have split into 14 separate factions controlling different parts of the country but in
Video examples
Chimpanzee Cannibalism PIPE...
The chimp militia are now at the very edge of their territory. All need to be on maximum alert.
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Quote examples
Ben Fogle
English Writer
Many locals in east Africa are calling for fences to separate wildlife and people. They argue it will reduce conflict and also make it easier to protect the wildlife from poachers. From my experience in Tanzania, no fence and no militia will hold back the tide of poachers drawn by the huge sums of money at stake.
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Allyson Schwartz
American Politician
The serious crimes by the Sudanese government and the government-supported militias must be met with serious consequences. We must work for tough international economic sanctions on the Sudanese government.
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Blase J. Cupich
American Clergyman
The Second Amendment was passed in an era when organized police forces were few and citizen militias were useful in maintaining the peace.
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John Paul Stevens
Judge
There was a fear among the original framers that the federal government would be so strong that they might destroy the state militias.
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John Adams
American President
The fundamental law of the militia is, that it be created, directed and commanded by the laws, and ever for the support of the laws.
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James Madison
American President
A well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained in arms, is the best most natural defense of a free country.
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Ilhan Omar
American Politician
One night, militia tried to break into our home, and the exterior was riddled with bullets.
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George Mason
American Statesman
I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people except for a few public officials.
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Barton Gellman
American Journalist
As militias go, the Ohio Defense Force is on the moderate side.
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Bashar al-Assad
Syrian Statesman
Hizbullah is not a militia.
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Ben Fogle
English Writer
Many locals in east Africa are calling for fences to separate wildlife and people. They argue it will reduce conflict and also make it easier to protect the wildlife from poachers. From my experience in Tanzania, no fence and no militia will hold back the tide of poachers drawn by the huge sums of money at stake.
Quote examples
Allyson Schwartz
American Politician
The serious crimes by the Sudanese government and the government-supported militias must be met with serious consequences. We must work for tough international economic sanctions on the Sudanese government.
Quote examples
Blase J. Cupich
American Clergyman
The Second Amendment was passed in an era when organized police forces were few and citizen militias were useful in maintaining the peace.
Quote examples
John Paul Stevens
Judge
There was a fear among the original framers that the federal government would be so strong that they might destroy the state militias.
Quote examples
John Adams
American President
The fundamental law of the militia is, that it be created, directed and commanded by the laws, and ever for the support of the laws.
Quote examples
James Madison
American President
A well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained in arms, is the best most natural defense of a free country.
Quote examples
Ilhan Omar
American Politician
One night, militia tried to break into our home, and the exterior was riddled with bullets.
Quote examples
George Mason
American Statesman
I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people except for a few public officials.
Quote examples
Barton Gellman
American Journalist
As militias go, the Ohio Defense Force is on the moderate side.
Quote examples
Bashar al-Assad
Syrian Statesman
Hizbullah is not a militia.
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