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paramilitary

par·a·mil·i·tar·y [ pàrrə míllə tèrree ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. military in style: similar to or modeled on the military but not belonging to it

2. assisting official military forces: organized and staffed by civilians to provide support for the regular military services
a paramilitary unit

3. using military techniques: using military weapons and tactics to fight within a country against the official ruling power



noun  (plural par·a·mil·i·tar·ies)
Definition:
 
unofficial soldier: a member of a paramilitary organization, especially one fighting against the official ruling power

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