militia; paramilitary group
Refers to an organized armed group that is not part of a regular national army, often formed by civilians.
A militia is active in that region.
The government demanded the disarmament of the paramilitary group.
自衛団 often implies a local self-defense force, while 民兵組織 is a broader term for any civilian militia or paramilitary organization.
軍隊 refers to a regular national military, whereas 民兵組織 is an irregular armed group not part of the official armed forces.
Compound of 民兵 (militia, civilian soldier) and 組織 (organization). The term is a straightforward modern coinage reflecting the concept of an organized civilian armed group.