militiaKK [məˈlɪʃə] ｜ /məˈlɪʃə/
GEPT 中高級
C2noun
a group of civilians who are trained as soldiers but are not part of the regular army
After the hurricane, the small town relied on their local militia to maintain order and provide support to those affected by the storm.
民兵；民間武裝
C2noun
the entire body of physically fit civilians who are eligible by law for military service
The state was threatened by a foreign invasion hence the government called upon the militia force to protect their territory.
後備兵力；預備役