Paramilitary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpæɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paramilitary is a noun meaning A group of civilians trained and organized in a military fashion, but which do not represent the formal forces of a sovereign power.
Meaning
A group of civilians trained and organized in a military fashion, but which do not represent the formal forces of a sovereign power.
More Meanings
- (colloquial) A member of a paramilitary group.
- Relating to a paramilitary.
Example Sentences
From the start of its operations in Colombia, the company was on guard against the decadeslong civil strife in the country between left-wing guerrilla and right-wing paramilitary groups, witnesses have testified.
Cossack paramilitaries operate in Ukraine and southern Russia. […] Before he entered eastern Ukraine, Girkin led paramilitary groups in Crimea and negotiated with Ukrainian military officers in attempts to induce them to defect to Russia.
Word Forms
- paramilitaries
- para-military
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include militia, military, vigilante, semi, prospective, ceasefires.
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