No. 5,057 in Russian
милицию
"Милицию" refers to "police" or "militia" in the context of the former Soviet-era law enforcement system.
In a sentence
Я увидел, как кто-то пытается украсть велосипед, и позвонил в милицию.
I saw someone attempting to steal a bike, and I called the militia/police.
Here, the word 'милицию' refers to the law enforcement authority, commonly associated with the term 'police' in English, emphasizing their role in maintaining public order.
Он работал в милиции в прошлом, до её реорганизации.
He worked in the militia/police in the past, prior to its reorganization.
In this usage, 'милицию' reflects the career or organizational entity associated with the individual, highlighting the historical nomenclature for police in certain regions.
Разговоры о реформах милиции привели к созданию новой системы.
Discussions about militia/police reform led to the creation of a new system.
Here, 'милицию' represents the institution as a focus of changes and reforms, indicating a broader societal context involving this entity.
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