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paramilitary

pa·ra·mi·litary

UK/ˌpæɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɹi/ US/ˌpæɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi/ uncommon
adjective (1) noun (1)

adjective

1.

of or relating to a group of civilians organized to function like (or in aid of) a military unit

noun

1.

Origin

From para- + military.

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