Meaning
An army of trained civilians, which may be an official reserve army, called upon in time of need, the entire able-bodied population of a state which may also be called upon, or a private force not under government control.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin mīlitia (“army, military force/service”), from mīles (“soldier”). Doublet of militsia. The use of "militia" rather than "police" to refer to the police force (of Belarus and some other countries) originated in the USSR.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
militsiareserves
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles: