Bahasa Melayu

militia

Bahasa Melayu

English

militia, reserve force, armed group

A group of armed people who are not regular soldiers but can be used for defence.

ميليتيا

Examples

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  1. Militia itu membantu menjaga kawasan sempadan.

    The militia helped guard the border area.

  2. Penduduk tempatan menyertai militia untuk melindungi kampung mereka.

    The local people joined the militia to protect their village.

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militia

Use militia for a reserve or local armed force.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.