Associations to the word «Paramilitary»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

PARAMILITARY, noun. A group of civilians organized in a military fashion (especially to operate in place of or to assist regular army troops).
PARAMILITARY, adjective. Of or relating to a group of civilians organized to function like or to assist a military unit.

Wise words

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