paramilitary meaning and definition

PARAMILITARY noun

Definition of paramilitary (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

PARAMILITARY adjective

Definition of paramilitary (adjective)

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