milicia

Definitions of milicia
  1. noun
    the evasion of work or duty
    synonyms: descarte, escamoteo
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    type of:
    evasión
    nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
  2. noun
    civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
    synonyms: reserva, retén
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    type of:
    unidad, unidad militar
    a unit that is part of some military service
  3. noun
    soldiers collectively
    synonyms: efectivo, soldadesca, tropa
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    types:
    caballería
    troops trained to fight on horseback
    guarnición
    the troops who maintain and guard a fortified place
    type of:
    dotación, efectivo, plantilla
    group of people willing to obey orders
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