Paramilitary definition

Paramilitary

Topics Paramilitary Definition

WordNet

(1) Of or relating to a group of civilians organized to function like (or in aid of) a military unit

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

WiktionaryText

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