Militiaman (noun)

1. A member of a military force that is composed of citizens who are trained as soldiers but who are not members of a regular army.
2. A member of an armed group who is not part of a professional military.

Origin:

From the latin 'militia' meaning 'military service' and 'man' meaning 'a person'.

Examples:

1. The local militiamen were called up to defend the town.
2. The militiaman was proud to serve his community.
3. The militiaman was not equipped for the battle.
4. The militiaman's weapon was outdated.
5. The militiaman's uniform was worn and stained.