Militiamen: meaning, definitions and examples
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militiamen
[ mษชlษชtiหmษn ]
armed groups
Militiamen are individuals who are part of a militia, which is a military force composed of private citizens rather than professional soldiers. They often form in response to a perceived threat or to assert control over a situation where governmental authority is questioned. Militiamen may engage in non-traditional warfare and community defense.
Synonyms
irregulars, militia members, paramilitaries, volunteers
Examples of usage
- The militias operated independently from the national army.
- Militiamen often played a crucial role during the conflict.
- Many civilians joined the ranks of the militias to protect their communities.
- The government clashed with armed militias, resulting in widespread unrest.
Translations
Translations of the word "militiamen" in other languages:
๐ต๐น milicianos
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคจเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช Milizionรคre
๐ฎ๐ฉ milisi
๐บ๐ฆ ะผัะปัััะพะฝะตัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ milicjanci
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฐๅ ต
๐ซ๐ท miliciens
๐ช๐ธ milicianos
๐น๐ท milis
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฏผ๋ณ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููุดูุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ milicionรกลi
๐ธ๐ฐ milicionรกri
๐จ๐ณ ๆฐๅ ต
๐ธ๐ฎ milicionarji
๐ฎ๐ธ hermenn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะธะปะธัะฐะฝััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแชแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ miliรงiyaya
๐ฒ๐ฝ milicianos
Etymology
The word 'militiamen' derives from the Latin word 'militia,' which means 'military service' or 'soldiers,' and directly relates to the Old French word 'milice,' meaning 'militia.' It was used to describe armed groups organized to provide defense, usually composed of citizens and not part of a regular army. In many countries, militiamen were seen as local defenders who would come together in times of crisis, often in the context of revolutions or civil unrest. The term has evolved over time, gaining various connotations linked to its use during different historic conflicts and political movements, often reflecting the tension between governmental armed forces and local or citizen-led forces. In contemporary discussions, the term can also encompass a range of groups, from those involved in community safety to controversial paramilitary organizations.