mi·li·tia·man

[mi-lish-uh-muhn]
noun, plural mi·li·tia·men.
a person serving in the militia.

Origin:
1770–80; militia + -man


See -man.
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militiaman (mɪˈlɪʃəmən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -men
a man serving with the militia

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Militiaman is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
Example sentences
When one militiaman was spotted, the frenzied crowd tore off his uniform.
Mo, the militiaman stationed under the bridge, didn't seem too concerned about the air pollution.
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