people's armed forces; militia
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
armed forces belonging to the people
formalGeneral political/military term referring to armed forces that serve the interests of the people rather than a ruling class or elite.
The people's armed forces are an important power for safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Strengthening the construction of people's armed forces is an important component of national defense modernization.
noun
in China, the People's Liberation Army and militia; specifically referring to militia and other mass armed organizations
formalIn the specific Chinese context, this term encompasses both the regular army (PLA) and the militia, but often emphasizes the militia component as a mass organization under the People's Armed Forces Department.
The County People's Armed Forces Department is responsible for organizing militia training in the local area.
The people's armed forces include active-duty troops and militia reserve forces.
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Mass-based people's armed forces are an important guarantee for consolidating grassroots political power.