noun
- a member of a militia; a citizen soldier who serves part-time in a military force
Examples
- The militiaman reported for weekend training exercises.
- During the Revolutionary War, many militiamen fought alongside regular troops.
- Each militiaman was required to provide his own musket and ammunition.
- The local militiaman knew the terrain better than the visiting officers.
- Colonial militiamen played a crucial role in early American battles.
- The militiaman balanced his civilian job with his military duties.