How to Pronounce "militia"
word
/məˈɫɪʃə/
muh-LI-shuh
/məlˈɪʃɐ/
muh-LI-shuh
Definition
A militia is a group of people who are not professional soldiers but are trained to act as fighters or defenders, often to help protect their community or country, especially in emergencies or times of conflict.
IPA Transcription
American English
/məˈɫɪʃə/
British English
/məlˈɪʃɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
muh-LI-shuh
UK
muh-LI-shuh
Listen in Context
The militia helped defend the village during the attack.
My uncle joined the local militia when he was young.
The country formed a militia to protect its borders.
Some people are worried because the militia in the region acts outside the law.