Paramilitary

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ËŒpɛɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi/

Origin

para- + military

Full definition of paramilitary

Noun

1. A group of civilians trained and organized in a military fashion, but which do not represent the formal forces of a sovereign power.
2. (colloquial) A member of a paramilitary group.

Adjective

1. relating to a paramilitary