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militia

/məˈlɪʃə/

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noun

Ополчение, милиция

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. "

Ополчение штата было призвано помочь контролировать заторы на дорогах во время большого фестиваля.

military government war organization state police

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noun

Милиция, полиция

The police in the Soviet Union and some related or successor states (e.g. modern Belarus).

Examples :

"The militia maintained order in the town square during the annual festival. "

Милиция поддерживала порядок на городской площади во время ежегодного фестиваля.

police government state organization military