militiaman

noun

mi·​li·​tia·​man mə-ˈli-shə-mən How to pronounce militiaman (audio)
Synonyms of militiamannext
: a member of a militia

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These militiamen from Virginia came to clear houses. — Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 3 May 2026 The men wore women’s clothing in an attempt to evade RSF militiamen, but they were found out. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026 The segment will include the story of one militiaman who fought for George Washington. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 May 2026 Strikers viewed militiamen and soldiers as strikebreakers, and with the arrival of troops in Chicago, the violence escalated dramatically, as did civilian deaths. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for militiaman

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First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of militiaman was in 1668

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“Militiaman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/militiaman. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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militiaman

noun
mi·​li·​tia·​man mə-ˈlish-ə-mən How to pronounce militiaman (audio)
: a member of a militia

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