Väegrupp
Väegrupp is an Estonian term meaning an organized group of armed individuals. It refers to a group that operates with weapons and military capability, either as a formal unit within a larger organization or as an irregular, non-state force formed for specific purposes such as defense, security, or combat actions. The word combines väe- (from vägi, meaning “army”) with grupp (from the Germanic/English word “group”). In usage, väegrupp is a generic label rather than the name of a single, fixed institution.
Usage and nuance: Väegrupp can describe various kinds of armed formations, including militias or paramilitary units,
Relation to official structures: In modern Estonia, the established state-paramilitary organization is the Kaitseliit (Estonian Defence
See also: Militia, Paramilitary organization, Irregular forces, Home Guard, Kaitseliit.