man4 bing1民兵
Jyutpingman4 bing1
Yalemàhn bīng
Definition
Militia; a non-professional military force made up of civilians.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to non professional, civilian based armed groups that operate outside the standard military hierarchy. It carries a historical or tactical nuance often associated with local defense or irregular warfare rather than state sanctioned standing armies.
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deoi2隊déuiExamples
They formed a militia from the whole village to protect their home.
Have those militiamen received any formal training?
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