Paramilitary Definition

paramilitary
adjective
  1. of or relating to a group of civilians organized to function like or to assist a military unit
noun
  1. a group of civilians organized in a military fashion (especially to operate in place of or to assist regular army troops)

"Paramilitary" in song lyrics

See how paramilitary is used in real songs:

  • "Straight paramilitary"
    Brother Ali — Victory! (Come Forward)

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