paramilitaries

[US]/ˌpærəˈmɪlɪtəriz/
[UK]/ˌpærəˈmɪləˌtɛriz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.forces that are organized similarly to a military but are not part of the regular army; auxiliary forces that support the regular army
adj.resembling a regular military; attempting to operate as a regular army

Phrases & Collocations

armed paramilitaries

paramilitaries groups

paramilitaries conflict

paramilitaries forces

paramilitaries activity

paramilitaries violence

paramilitaries operations

paramilitaries involvement

paramilitaries support

paramilitaries recruitment

Example Sentences

the government has been accused of supporting paramilitaries.

paramilitaries often operate outside the law.

many paramilitaries have ties to organized crime.

paramilitaries are sometimes used to suppress dissent.

the presence of paramilitaries has increased tensions in the region.

efforts to disarm paramilitaries have faced many challenges.

paramilitaries often recruit from local communities.

international observers have criticized the actions of paramilitaries.

some paramilitaries claim to protect their communities.

the rise of paramilitaries has complicated peace negotiations.

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