What is the meaning of paramilitary?

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noun

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 unit, paramilitary organization, paramilitary organisation

adjective

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

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