paramilitary
(adjective) of or relating to a group of civilians organized to function like or to assist a military unit
paramilitary, paramilitary force, paramilitary unit, paramilitary organization, paramilitary organisation
(noun) a group of civilians organized in a military fashion (especially to operate in place of or to assist regular army troops)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
paramilitary (plural paramilitaries)
A group of civilians trained and organized in a military fashion, but which do not represent the formal forces of a sovereign power.
(colloquial) A member of a paramilitary group.
paramilitary (not comparable)
relating to a paramilitary
Source: Wiktionary
26 February 2025
(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; āan acrimonious disputeā; ābitter about the divorceā
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