militias

[US]/mɪˈlɪʃəz/
[UK]/mɪˈlɪʃəz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.armed groups formed for military purposes; national guard or volunteer military forces

Phrases & Collocations

armed militias

local militias

militias groups

rebel militias

militias activity

militias conflict

militias violence

militias training

militias support

militias operations

Example Sentences

the government is concerned about the rise of armed militias.

militias often operate outside the law.

many militias claim to protect their communities.

militias can complicate peace negotiations.

some militias receive funding from foreign governments.

militias are often formed during times of conflict.

local militias may provide security in unstable regions.

the presence of militias can escalate violence.

some militias have been accused of human rights violations.

militias often have their own codes of conduct.

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