la
feminine
/miˈliθja/
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Translation
militia
Word origin
From Latin militia ('military service'), from miles ('soldier'). The same root gives English 'military' and 'militia'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- militia
- English cognates
- militia, military
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralmilicias
Examples
conflicto.
The local militia defended the town during the conflict.
Muchos unieron voluntaria.
Many young people joined the volunteer militia.
¿Formaba ?
Was your grandfather part of the militia?
patrullaba .
The militia patrolled the streets at night.
campesinas resistieron .
The peasant militias held out for months.
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