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militia

/məˈlɪʃə/

Meanings
noun
An army of trained civilians, which may be an official reserve army, called upon in time of need, the entire able-bodied population of a state which may also be called upon, or a private force not under government control.

Examples :

"The state's militia was called up to help control the traffic congestion during the large festival. "
military government war organization state police

Related Words

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government noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

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maintained verb

/meɪnˈteɪnd/

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

"The teacher maintained discipline in the classroom by consistently enforcing the rules. "

Illustration successor

successor noun

/səkˈsɛsə(ɹ)/

A person or thing that immediately follows another in holding an office or title.

"George W. Bush was successor to Bill Clinton as President of the US."

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official noun

/əˈfɪʃəl/

An office holder invested with powers and authorities.

"David Barnes was the official charged with the running of the sports club."

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civilians noun

/sɪˈvɪljənz/ /səˈvɪljənz/

A person following the pursuits of civil life, especially one who is not an active member of the armed forces.

"Three civilians were apprehended by the soldiers and taken away in a military vehicle."

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reserve noun

/ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /ɹɪˈzɝv/

(behaviour) Restriction.

"The teacher's reserve about showing favoritism to certain students ensured fairness in the classroom. "

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control noun

/kənˈtɹəʊl/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl/

Influence or authority over something.

"The government has complete control over the situation."

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congestion noun

/kʊnˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/ /-ˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/

The hindrance or blockage of the passage of something, for example a fluid, mixture, traffic, people, etc. (due to an excess of this or due to a partial or complete obstruction), resulting in overfilling or overcrowding.

"The morning rush hour caused significant congestion on the roads, making it difficult to get to school on time. "

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trained verb

/tɹeɪnd/

To practice an ability.

"She trained seven hours a day to prepare for the Olympics."

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population noun

/ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃən/ /pɒpjuːˈleɪʃən/

The people living within a political or geographical boundary.

"The population of New Jersey will not stand for this!"

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private noun

/ˈpɹaɪvət/

A soldier of the lowest rank in the army.

"The new private joined the army today. "

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festival noun

/ˈfɛstəvəl/

An event or community gathering, usually staged by a local community, which centers on some theme, sometimes on some unique aspect of the community.

"Our town's annual harvest festival celebrates the local farmers and their crops. "