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Paramilitary   /pˌɛrəmˈɪlətˌɛri/   Listen
Paramilitary

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).  Synonyms: paramilitary force, paramilitary organisation, paramilitary organization, paramilitary unit.



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"Paramilitary" Quotes from Famous Books



... Force, Coast Guard, paramilitary forces (includes Bangladesh Rifles, Bangladesh Ansars, Village Defense Parties, Armed Police Battalions, ...
— The 2002 CIA World Factbook • US Government
... Air Force paramilitary forces: Bangladesh Rifles, Bangladesh Ansars, Armed Police Reserve, Village Defense ...
— The 1995 CIA World Factbook • United States Central Intelligence Agency


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