militia
US /məˈlɪʃ.ə/
UK /məˈlɪʃ.ə/
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milizia
a military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency, as opposed to a professional force.
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The local militia was called upon to defend the town.
La milizia locale è stata chiamata a difendere la città.
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Many countries maintain a citizen militia for national defense.
Molti paesi mantengono una milizia cittadina per la difesa nazionale.