Meaning of National Guard in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    National Guard

    Definitions

    1. United States military reserves recruited by the states and equipped by the federal government

    Examples

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