Meaning & use
paramilitary
Organized and equipped in a manner similar to a military force, but not officially part of a national army.
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Paramilitary groups patrolled the border region during the years of political unrest.
The police wore paramilitary gear, including body armor and armored vehicles, during the raid.
A note on using this word
Paramilitary can describe both official auxiliary forces and unofficial armed groups, so context matters for whether it implies legitimacy.
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