Sami organized his gang in a paramilitary structure with him in command.
Source: tatoeba (6571906)
Paramilitary
/ˌpɛɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi/
Synonyms for "paramilitary" (17 found)
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paramilitary forceparamilitary organisationparamilitary organizationparamilitary unit
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8 entriesparamilitary forcesparamilitary groupparamilitary operationsparamilitary organizationparamilitary policeparamilitary trainingparamilitary unitparamilitary wing
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The Ukrainian army uses paramilitary groups like the Azov Battalion.
Source: tatoeba (10821832)
Putin commands a brownshirt-like paramilitary named after Hitler's favorite composer.
Source: tatoeba (11067155)
Paramilitary groups emerged and became significant players in Sudan's politics.
Source: tatoeba (11728240)
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