This is the 11285th most frequent Portuguese word.
milícia
A "milícia" is a paramilitary group, often unauthorized, that operates to enforce control or provide security, sometimes linked to illegal activities.
In this context, 'milícia' is used historically to refer to organized military groups or units.
A história da milícia começou na década de 1920.
The history of the militia began in the 1920s.
In this sentence, the word 'milícia' refers to an organized armed group, often informal, that provides security or controls areas.
A milícia organizou uma patrulha na comunidade.
The militia organized a patrol in the community.
Here, 'milícias' are mentioned as unofficial armed groups, possibly linked to illegal activities.