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| par·a·mil·i·tar·y [ pàrrə míllə tèrree ] |
adjective |
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1. military in style: similar to or modeled on the military but not belonging to it
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2. assisting official military forces: organized and staffed by civilians to provide support for the regular military services
  a paramilitary unit
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3. using military techniques: using military weapons and tactics to fight within a country against the official ruling power
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noun (plural par·a·mil·i·tar·ies) |
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unofficial soldier: a member of a paramilitary organization, especially one fighting against the official ruling power
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