paramilitary

[US]/ˌpærə'mɪlɪt(ə)rɪ/
[UK]/'pærə'mɪlə'tɛri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. related to regular military, assisting regular military, quasi-military in nature resembling regular military.

Phrases & Collocations

paramilitary forces

paramilitary groups

Example Sentences

fear of intimidation from paramilitary organizations

In some countries the police have paramilitary duties.

the paramilitaries admitted to the illegal possession of arms.

in Africa, paramilitary game wardens shoot poachers on sight.

The paramilitary group was involved in the conflict.

The paramilitary forces were deployed to the border.

The paramilitary training camp was well-guarded.

The paramilitary organization was accused of human rights abuses.

The paramilitary unit conducted a raid on the rebel stronghold.

The paramilitary leader gave a speech to his followers.

The paramilitary forces were well-equipped and highly trained.

The paramilitary group operated in secrecy.

The paramilitary presence in the region escalated tensions.

The paramilitary base was hidden deep in the mountains.

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