paramilitary

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 Adjective 1.4.1 Translations

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para- + military

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• (US) IPA: /ˌpɛrəˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

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paramilitary (plural paramilitaries)

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

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paramilitary

1. relating to a paramilitary

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