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Paramilitary

//ˌpɛɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi// adj, noun, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to a paramilitary. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to a group of civilians organized to function like or to assist a military unit wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A group of civilians trained and organized in a military fashion, but which do not represent the formal forces of a sovereign power.

    "From the start of its operations in Colombia, the company was on guard against the decadeslong civil strife in the country between left-wing guerrilla and right-wing paramilitary groups, witnesses have testified."

  2. 2
    a group of civilians organized in a military fashion (especially to operate in place of or to assist regular army troops) wordnet
  3. 3
    A member of a paramilitary group. colloquial

Etymology

Etymology 1

From para- + military.

Etymology 2

From para- + military.

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