Word Meaning

militia definition and meaning

n. In the widest sense, the whole military force of a nation, including both those engaged in military service as a business, and those competent and available for such service; specifically, the body of citizens enrolled for military instruction and discipline, but not subject to be called into actual service except in emergencies.
n. Military service; warfare.

Crossword clues for militia

- Armed force
- Body of citizen soldiers
- Citizen soldiers
- Civilian army
- Civilian fighting force
- Civilian soldiers
- Supplementary body of troops