paramilitary

English

/ˌpɛɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi/

noun
Definitions
  • A group of civilians trained and organized in a military fashion, but which do not represent the formal forces of a sovereign power.
  • (colloquial) A member of a paramilitary group.

Etymology

Prefix from English military.

Origin

English

military

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