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(1):

(n.) In the widest sense, the whole military force of a nation, including both those engaged in military service as a business, and those competent and available for such service; specifically, the body of citizens enrolled for military instruction and discipline, but not subject to be called into actual service except in emergencies.

(2):

(n.) Military service; warfare.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Militia'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​m/militia.html. 1828.
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