paramilitary

/ˌpɛɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi/ · noun

Meaning

A group of civilians trained and organized in a military fashion, but which do not represent the formal forces of a sovereign power.
A member of a paramilitary group.
Relating to a paramilitary

Etymology / origin

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Related words

paramilitary organization(English)militia(English)military(English)vigilante(English)semi(English)prospective(English)ceasefires(English)paramilitaries(English)auc(English)uda(English)gendarmerie(English)ulster(English)

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Sources

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