As of 2019, Starbucks opens a new store every 15 hours in China. The coffee chain has grown by 700% over the past decade.
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
9 June 2025
(noun) one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made
As of 2019, Starbucks opens a new store every 15 hours in China. The coffee chain has grown by 700% over the past decade.