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Paramilitary

Peh-ruh-MIH-luh-teh-ree

/ˌpɛrʌˈmɪlʌˌtɛriː/

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paramilitary

Dictionary meaning

Of or relating to a group of civilians organized to function like or to assist a military unit.

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