No. 9,467 in German
milizen
"Milizen" in German means "militias" or "paramilitary groups" in English.
In a sentence
Die Milizen patrouillierten in den Straßen der Stadt.
The militias patrolled the streets of the city.
Here, 'Milizen' is used to describe armed groups maintaining order or conducting surveillance in a conflict or control context.
Viele Milizen bestehen aus Freiwilligen, die ihre Gemeinschaften beschützen wollen.
Many militias are composed of volunteers who aim to protect their communities.
In this sentence, 'Milizen' refers to organized groups of civilians taking on the role of defenders or protectors within their local areas.
Historische Berichte beschreiben die Milizen als entscheidend in Schlachten.
Historical accounts describe militias as crucial in battles.
The word 'Milizen' is used here to refer to irregular troops or paramilitary groups that supported regular armies in historical military contexts.
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