Paramilitary
adjective
Relating to an organized group that functions like an army but is not part of the official armed forces.
Many countries are facing threats from paramilitary groups.
Often appears as...
- paramilitary group
- paramilitary force
noun
A member of an unofficial military group.
Several paramilitaries were arrested for their part in the coup attempt.
Often appears as...
- arrested paramilitary
- armed paramilitary
adjective
Relating to an organized group that functions like an army but is not part of the official armed forces.
Many countries are facing threats from paramilitary groups.
Often appears as...
- paramilitary group
- paramilitary force
noun
A member of an unofficial military group.
Several paramilitaries were arrested for their part in the coup attempt.
Often appears as...
- arrested paramilitary
- armed paramilitary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Unofficial Forces
Paramilitary groups operate independently of a country's official military and often have their own agenda.
The region's stability is threatened by various paramilitary forces.
Pro Tip 2/3Structure and Discipline
Paramilitary organizations often mimic military structure and discipline but lack governmental sanction.
The paramilitary group had ranks and uniforms similar to the army's.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
While paramilitary groups can be violent, some serve community functions or emergency response.
Local paramilitary organizations provided aid during the natural disaster.
Pro Tip 1/3Unofficial Forces
Paramilitary groups operate independently of a country's official military and often have their own agenda.
The region's stability is threatened by various paramilitary forces.
Pro Tip 2/3Structure and Discipline
Paramilitary organizations often mimic military structure and discipline but lack governmental sanction.
The paramilitary group had ranks and uniforms similar to the army's.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
While paramilitary groups can be violent, some serve community functions or emergency response.
Local paramilitary organizations provided aid during the natural disaster.
Pro Tip 1/3Unofficial Forces
Paramilitary groups operate independently of a country's official military and often have their own agenda.
The region's stability is threatened by various paramilitary forces.
Pro Tip 2/3Structure and Discipline
Paramilitary organizations often mimic military structure and discipline but lack governmental sanction.
The paramilitary group had ranks and uniforms similar to the army's.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
While paramilitary groups can be violent, some serve community functions or emergency response.
Local paramilitary organizations provided aid during the natural disaster.
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and to my great amazement and astonishment -- to my never-ending astonishment and amazement, I have seen that looking at art with a critical eye can help to anchor us in our world of uncharted waters, whether you are a paramilitary trooper, a caregiver, a doctor or a mother.
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How did Hitler rise to...
hoping to channel his popularity for their own goals. Though the Chancellor was only the administrative head of parliament, Hitler steadily expanded the power of his position. While his supporters formed paramilitary groups and fought protestors in streets.
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Jungle Death Squad PIPE...
paramilitary let's go on crossbones it's kind of their little tag Oh what do you think about that is I said I'd take the cigarette now I just run my mouth off I was a big joke it became clear that they got instructions
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A lesson on looking PIPE...
and to my great amazement and astonishment -- to my never-ending astonishment and amazement, I have seen that looking at art with a critical eye can help to anchor us in our world of uncharted waters, whether you are a paramilitary trooper, a caregiver, a doctor or a mother.
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How did Hitler rise to...
hoping to channel his popularity for their own goals. Though the Chancellor was only the administrative head of parliament, Hitler steadily expanded the power of his position. While his supporters formed paramilitary groups and fought protestors in streets.
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Jungle Death Squad PIPE...
paramilitary let's go on crossbones it's kind of their little tag Oh what do you think about that is I said I'd take the cigarette now I just run my mouth off I was a big joke it became clear that they got instructions
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Quote examples
Antony Blinken
American Statesman
The Revolutionary Guard Corps is the official protector of Iran's revolution, with 100,000 troops divided into air, naval and ground divisions. It plays a large role in Iran's economy. Its international paramilitary arm, the Quds Force, is Tehran's main vehicle for supporting Shiite proxy forces.
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Greg Grandin
American Historian
The removal of the British after the American Revolution opened the floodgates of paramilitary ranger power. For instance, in 1786, ranger units, including one that included Daniel Boone, attacked a number of friendly Shawnee towns along the Mad River.
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Ingrid Betancourt
Colombian Politician
In Colombia, women are a huge factor for reconciliation. I have seen many strong women advocating for negotiations. I remember when the paramilitary were active, there were women close to the paramilitary asking for negotiations.
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Ram Nath Kovind
Indian Politician
I have nothing but unreserved praise for our armed forces, paramilitary and internal security forces. Their sacrifices to preserve the integrity and unity of our country present a saga of unparalleled courage and discipline.
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Peter Hain
British Politician
What's crucial is that the IRA produce a credible statement that paramilitary and criminality activity is a thing of the past. That they are committed to a future which is exclusively peaceful and democratic.
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David Ignatius
American Journalist
The ISI is above all a paramilitary organization. It doesn't do all that much collection of intelligence. It's not a very good spy agency, but it's good at running covert action.
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Chris Matthews
American Journalist
We supported the contras. We're not against all opposition to government, or all paramilitary operations.
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Antony Blinken
American Statesman
The Revolutionary Guard Corps is the official protector of Iran's revolution, with 100,000 troops divided into air, naval and ground divisions. It plays a large role in Iran's economy. Its international paramilitary arm, the Quds Force, is Tehran's main vehicle for supporting Shiite proxy forces.
Quote examples
Greg Grandin
American Historian
The removal of the British after the American Revolution opened the floodgates of paramilitary ranger power. For instance, in 1786, ranger units, including one that included Daniel Boone, attacked a number of friendly Shawnee towns along the Mad River.
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Ingrid Betancourt
Colombian Politician
In Colombia, women are a huge factor for reconciliation. I have seen many strong women advocating for negotiations. I remember when the paramilitary were active, there were women close to the paramilitary asking for negotiations.
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Ram Nath Kovind
Indian Politician
I have nothing but unreserved praise for our armed forces, paramilitary and internal security forces. Their sacrifices to preserve the integrity and unity of our country present a saga of unparalleled courage and discipline.
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Peter Hain
British Politician
What's crucial is that the IRA produce a credible statement that paramilitary and criminality activity is a thing of the past. That they are committed to a future which is exclusively peaceful and democratic.
Quote examples
David Ignatius
American Journalist
The ISI is above all a paramilitary organization. It doesn't do all that much collection of intelligence. It's not a very good spy agency, but it's good at running covert action.
Quote examples
Chris Matthews
American Journalist
We supported the contras. We're not against all opposition to government, or all paramilitary operations.
Example 1 of 7
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