paramilitary
Paramilitary (noun) means an organized group structured and equipped like a military force but not officially part of a country's armed forces. Example: “Paramilitary groups controlled several checkpoints in the region.”
How to use paramilitary
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA group organized like an army but outside official government military forces, or an adjective describing that style.
Word forms
paramilitaries plural
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Etymology
From para- + military.
Synonyms
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What does “paramilitary” mean?
The word “paramilitary” means an organized group structured and equipped like a military force but not officially part of a country's armed forces. In plain terms, a group organized like an army but outside official government military forces, or an adjective describing that style.
How do you pronounce “paramilitary”?
“Paramilitary” is pronounced pa-ruh-MIH-lih-tree (/ˌpæɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “paramilitary” in a sentence?
Here is “paramilitary” used in a sentence: “Paramilitary groups controlled several checkpoints in the region.”
What part of speech is “paramilitary”?
Depending on how it is used, “paramilitary” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “paramilitary” a common word?
“Paramilitary” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “paramilitary” have?
“Paramilitary” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an organized group structured and equipped like a military force but not officially part of a country's armed forces.
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