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1. A specialist regiment of the British army that is trained in commando techniques of warfare and used in clandestine operations (especially against terrorist groups)
   - Special Air Service [UK]

1. Nazi militia created by Hitler in 1921 that helped him to power but was eclipsed by the SS after 1943
   - Sturmabteilung, Storm Troops
    
2. A republic at the southernmost part of Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1910; first European settlers were Dutch (known as Boers)
   - South Africa, Republic of South Africa

Type of: African country, African nation, commando, militia, reserves

Part of: Africa, British Commonwealth, Commonwealth, Commonwealth of Nations

Encyclopedia: SA