militiaman
Americannoun
plural
militiamennoun
Gender
See -man.
Etymology
Origin of militiaman
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Example Sentences
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Last month, said Nizar Dughmush, the head of a prominent tribe in Gaza City, he was contacted by a militiaman who claimed he was an intermediary from the Israeli military.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2025
“Everyone coming has their own technical equipment and knows how to use it,” the militiaman wrote in an encrypted message to his leader.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2022
Another video captured a militiaman recounting a purported conversation with police.
From Slate • Nov. 22, 2021
When the militiaman called again, Laqees reluctantly agreed to a meeting.
From New York Times • Jul. 29, 2020
Laila saw a look pass between Wakil and the militiaman.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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