‖n. [ NL., dim. of L. milium millet. So named from its resemblance to millet seed. ] (Zool.) A genus of Foraminifera, having a porcelanous shell with several longitudinal chambers. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L., military service, soldiery, fr. miles, militis, soldier: cf. F. milice. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. In the widest sense, the whole military force of a nation, including both those engaged in military service as a business, and those competent and available for such service; specifically, the body of citizens enrolled for military instruction and discipline, but not subject to be called into actual service except in emergencies. [ 1913 Webster ]
The king's captains and soldiers fight his battles, and yet . . . the power of the militia is he. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
(n) the entire body of physically fit civilians eligible by law for military service; ; --United States Constitution, Example: their troops were untrained militia; Congress shall have power to provide for calling forth the militia
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เช่น Secretary of State=รัฐมนตรีต่างประเทศของสหรัฐฯ (ในภาพตัวอย่าง),
High school=โรงเรียนมัธยมปลาย
