miliciano

Portuguese

/miˌli.siˈɐ.nu/

noun
Definitions
  • (military) militiaman member of a militia
  • (Brazil) a member of any of a number of Mafia-like groups that control slum in Rio de Janeiro

Etymology

Affix from Portuguese milícia.

Origin

Portuguese

milícia

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