paramilitary

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English

Etymology

para- + military

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA: /ˌpɛrəˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

Noun

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. (colloquial) a member of a paramilitary group

Translations

a group of civilians trained and organized in a military fashion

French: paramilitaire (fr)

a member of a paramilitary group

French: paramilitaire (fr)

Manx: fo-hidoor (gv) m.

Adjective

paramilitary

1. relating to a paramilitary

Translations

relating to a paramilitary

French: paramilitaire (fr) Manx: fo-hidooragh (gv)

Simplified Chinese: 准军事的