milisi

Indonesian

[miˈlisi]

noun
Definitions
  • militia, an army of trained civilians, which may be an official reserve army, called upon in time of need, the entire able-bodied Apopulation of a state which may also be called upon, or a private force not under government control.

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch, Flemish militie (militia) derived from French milice (militia) derived from Latin militia.

Origin

Latin

militia

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