What is another word for militia?
Pronunciation:
[ məlˈɪʃə], [ məlˈɪʃə], [ m_ə_l_ˈɪ_ʃ_ə]
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Synonyms for Militia:
n.
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- cavalry,
- corps,
- command,
- contingent,
- company,
- brigade,
- advance guard,
- detail,
- battalion,
- detachment.
Other synonyms:
• militia • Other relevant words (noun):- armed forces,
- military service,
- Milice,
- troops,
- Guards,
- volunteers,
- life guards,
- line,
- Fencible,
- beefeater,
- reserve,
- bersagliere,
- auxiliary,
- defense force,
- regulars,
- guardsman,
- brave,
- armed force,
- minuteman,
- sabaoth,
- household troops,
- Posse Comitatus,
- military forces,
- soldiery,
- reserve forces,
- yeomanry,
- gendarme,
- standing army.
How to use "Militia" in context?
The militia has a long and complex history. The first militia were formed in the 9th century BCE by the Hebrews in order to defend their villages from raiders. The militia evolved over time and by the late medieval period, militias had become an important part of the military.
The militia played an important role in the American Revolution. Although the militia was not as Effective as the regular army, it played an important role in the Revolution by providing training and manpower for the Continental Army. The militia also played a role in the War of 1812.
Since the Second World War, militias have played a smaller role in the military.
Paraphrases for Militia:
Paraphrases are highlighted according to their relevancy:
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Reverse Entailment
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Proper noun, singular
Militiamen.
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Proper noun, singular
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Independent
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Noun, singular or mass
prints.
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Noun, singular or mass
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Other Related
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Adjective
paramilitary.
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Proper noun, singular
Interahamwe, rebels.
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Noun, singular or mass
militiaman, posse, Militiamen, Taliban, servicemen.
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Adjective
Homophones for Militia:
- mellow out, mylitta, melilot, myeloid, meloid, mullidae, maltha, mallet, mildew, molt, milady, milt, mold, millettia, malta, mail out, molality, meld, maillot, maleate, molded, melted, malted, militate, mouldy, mlitt, mulatto, melody, milhaud, malto, mellowed, mailed, moldy, mould, meloidae, moonlit, melt, mild, millet, molidae, milled, monolith, mullet, malady, multitude, moult, malt, milliwatt.
Hypernym for Militia:
n.
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group
storm troops,sturmabteilung, Trainband, sa.
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group
Hyponym for Militia:
n.
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group
force, military force, body, military unit, military group.
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group
Meronym for Militia:
n.
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group
territorial, territorial reserve, militiaman.
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group
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