militia

Miliz

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

• The militia was formed to defend citizens in an emergency.

  Die Bürgerwehr wurde gegründet, um im Ernstfall die Bürger zu schützen.

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Miliz

Synonym of militsia: the national police force of certain countries (e.g. Belarus)