C1noun 10K+

Militia

🇬🇧 UK /["/məˈlɪʃə/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/məˈlɪʃə/"]/

Meaning of Militia

a group of people who are not professional soldiers but who have had military training and can act as an army

In simple words: A group of people who are not professional soldiers but are trained to fight.

Militia in a sentence

• He said he would call out the state militia if the rebels did not surrender.
• The anarchists started to form volunteer militias.
• a highly armed militia
• The militia was/were there to enforce order.

How to use Militia

Used mainly in discussions about defense or armed groups. May have political connotations. Avoid in informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

militia + noun

Memory hint

Think 'military but not' - a local fighting group instead of trained soldiers.

Related words

Collocations with Militia

• armed
• volunteer
• local
• join
• serve in
• organize
• company
• forces
• group

Synonyms for Militia

• paramilitary
• security force
• home guard
• reserve force

Opposites of Militia

• regular army
• professional military

Common mistakes with Militia

• Confused with 'military' which refers to professional armed forces.
• Using 'militia' to refer to any group, when it specifically means a trained fighting group.
• Assuming all militias are illegal or extremist, as some can be state-sanctioned.

Frequently asked questions about Militia

What does Militia mean?

A group of people who are not professional soldiers but are trained to fight.

What is the definition of Militia?

a group of people who are not professional soldiers but who have had military training and can act as an army

How do you use Militia in a sentence?

He said he would call out the state militia if the rebels did not surrender.

Can you give another example of Militia?

The anarchists started to form volunteer militias.

What are synonyms for Militia?

Common alternatives include paramilitary, security force, home guard, reserve force.

What is the opposite of Militia?

Opposite meanings include regular army, professional military.

What words go with Militia?

It commonly pairs with armed, volunteer, local, join, serve in, organize, company, forces, group.

What are common mistakes when using Militia?

Confused with 'military' which refers to professional armed forces. Using 'militia' to refer to any group, when it specifically means a trained fighting group. Assuming all militias are illegal or extremist, as some can be state-sanctioned.

How do you pronounce Militia?

US: /["/məˈlɪʃə/"]/, UK: /["/məˈlɪʃə/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Militia?

Used mainly in discussions about defense or armed groups. May have political connotations. Avoid in informal contexts.

What CEFR level is Militia?

"Militia" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.