Meaning Of The Word Paramilitary

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Paramilitary Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Paramilitary?

paramilitary
A paramilitary organization is organized like an army and performs either civil or military functions in a country.

paramilitary in American English
designating or of forces working along with, or in place of, a regular military organization, often as a semiofficial or secret auxiliary
adjective: noting or pertaining to an organization operating as, in place of, or as a supplement to a regular military force
noun: a person employed in such a force

paramilitary in British English
adjective: denoting or relating to a group of personnel with military structure functioning either as a civil force or in support of military forces
noun: a paramilitary force

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