1. A military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency
The militia was called up during the war to defend the country.
A milícia foi convocada durante a guerra para defender o país.
2. All able-bodied male citizens eligible by law for military service
Every citizen was part of the militia in that era.
Todo cidadão era parte da milícia naquela época.
3. A private military organization or armed group, often paramilitary in nature
The militia group organized training exercises in the rural area.
O grupo de milícia organizou exercícios de treinamento na área rural.