militia
//məˈlɪʃə//
Noun
militiaSingular
militiasPlural
1
A military force composed of ordinary citizens rather than professional soldiers, called upon in emergencies or for local defense
The state organized a militia to defend against the invasion.
2
An armed group of civilians organized for military purposes, especially one that is not part of a regular army
Local militias were formed to defend the village from attack.