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paramilitary

Definition

  • adjective: of or relating to a group that is not an official army but that operates and is organized like an army
  • adjective: of, relating to, being, or characteristic of a force formed on a military pattern especially as a potential auxiliary military force
  • usually plural

Examples

  • Government forces have been attacked by heavily armed 'paramilitary' groups in several villages.

  • a 'paramilitary' police force

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) the first responders. You're the last resort. You will wait. We have no military assets in country. We have two paramilitary assets in the country. One just a mile away from the Ambassador. And the other? I need a bag full of money (..)
    2016 13 Hours