No. 12,277 in Polish
milicji
"Milicji" is the genitive or dative form of "milicja," meaning "militia" or a state police force, especially in former communist countries.
In a sentence
W czasie PRL funkcjonariusze milicji pilnowali porządku.
During the People's Republic of Poland, militia officers maintained order.
The word 'milicji' refers to the 'militia,' specifically the civic police force of the PRL.
Obywatele wyrażali niezadowolenie z działań milicji.
Citizens expressed dissatisfaction with the actions of the militia.
The word 'milicji' indicates the institution of the militia, describing actions associated with it.
W jednym z filmów ukazano życie funkcjonariusza milicji.
In one movie, the life of a militia officer was depicted.
Here 'milicji' is used to represent the organization, as part of the context involving its members.
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