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reserves

DEFINITIONS OF: reserves

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n civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army

Synonyms:
militia
Types:
SA, Storm Troops, Sturmabteilung
Nazi militia created by Hitler in 1921 that helped him to power but was eclipsed by the SS after 1943
trainband
a company of militia in England or America from the 16th century to the 18th century
Type of:
force, military force, military group, military unit
a unit that is part of some military service
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