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English to English noun
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civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army |  | source: wordnet30
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the entire body of physically fit civilians eligible by law for military service | | Example: their troops were untrained militia
Congress shall have power to provide for calling forth the militia
source: wordnet30
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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. | | source: webster1913
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