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paramilitary

par·a·mil·i·tar·y
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [par-uh-mil-i-ter-ee]
    • /ˌpær əˈmɪl ɪˌtɛr i/
    • /ˌpær.əˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [par-uh-mil-i-ter-ee]
    • /ˌpær əˈmɪl ɪˌtɛr i/

Definitions of paramilitary word

  • adjective paramilitary noting or pertaining to an organization operating as, in place of, or as a supplement to a regular military force: a paramilitary police unit. 1
  • noun plural paramilitary Also, paramilitarist [par-uh-mil-i-ter-ist] /ˌpær əˈmɪl ɪ tər ɪst/ (Show IPA). a person employed in such a force. 1
  • noun paramilitary member of a military-style group 1
  • noun paramilitary military-style group 1
  • adjective paramilitary in military style 1
  • adjective paramilitary A paramilitary organization is organized like an army and performs either civil or military functions in a country. 0
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Origin of paramilitary

First appearance:

before 1930
One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; para-1 + military

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Parts of speech for Paramilitary

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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paramilitary popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for paramilitary

noun paramilitary

  • guerrilla — a member of a band of irregular soldiers that uses guerrilla warfare, harassing the enemy by surprise raids, sabotaging communication and supply lines, etc.

adjective paramilitary

  • martial — inclined or disposed to war; warlike: The ancient Romans were a martial people.
All 2 Synonyms of paramilitary

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Related words

  • militia

    a body of citizens enrolled for military service, and called out periodically for drill but serving full time only in emergencies.
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