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paramilitary

adjective noun

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

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Word Facts

Word length
12
Starts with
P
Ends with
Y
Contains
AR
Scrabble score
19

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Pronunciation

ˌpɛɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi

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adjective

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

noun

  1. A group of civilians organized in a military fashion (especially to operate in place of or to assist regular army troops)

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