paramilitary unit

/ˈpɛrəˌmɪləˈtɛri ˌjunət/
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Other forms: paramilitary units

Definitions of paramilitary unit
  1. noun
    a group of civilians organized in a military fashion (especially to operate in place of or to assist regular army troops)
    synonyms: paramilitary, paramilitary force, paramilitary organisation, paramilitary organization
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    types:
    fedayeen
    (plural) Arab guerrillas who operate mainly against Israel
    Fedayeen Saddam, Saddam's Martyrs
    a feared paramilitary unit formed in 1995 by young soldiers to serve Saddam Hussein against domestic opponents
    type of:
    force, personnel
    group of people willing to obey orders
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