militia
BrE /ˈmɪlɪʃə/ AmE /ˈmɪlɪʃə/
noun en → es
a group of ordinary citizens who are not part of the regular army but can be called up to fight in an emergency or war.
milicia, grupo paramilitar
- militia group
Collocations local militia · volunteer militia
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The local militia was called up to defend the town.
La milicia local fue llamada para defender la ciudad.
a group of people who are not part of a country's regular army but act like soldiers, often illegally or violently.
grupo paramilitar, milicia armada
- paramilitary group
Collocations armed militia · right-wing militia
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The armed militia was accused of human rights abuses.
El grupo paramilitar fue acusado de abusos a los derechos humanos.