PARAMILITARY

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


Etymology

Noun

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.

Adjective

paramilitary (not comparable)

relating to a paramilitary

Source: Wiktionary



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