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单词 paramilitaries
释义

paramilitary

adjective

para·​mil·​i·​tary ˌper-ə-ˈmi-lə-ˌter-ē How to pronounce paramilitary (audio)
ˌpa-rə-
: of, relating to, being, or characteristic of a force formed on a military pattern especially as a potential auxiliary military force
a paramilitary border patrol
paramilitary training
paramilitary noun

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This term paramilitary can take in a wide range of organizations, but is usually applied to forces formed by a government. Groups opposing a government, even when organized along military lines, are more often referred to as guerrillas or insurgents. In countries with weak central governments (such as, in recent times, Afghanistan, Somalia, Iraq, or Congo), warlords may form their own paramilitary forces and take over all local police and military functions. Paramilitary often has a sinister sound today, since it's also applied to groups of off-duty military or police personnel who carry out illegal violence, often at night, with the quiet support of a government.

Example Sentences

Government forces have been attacked by heavily armed paramilitary groups in several villages.
Recent Examples on the Web China’s leader, Xi Jinping, ordered rescue teams, the military and paramilitary police to the area, state-run CCTV reported. Dan Strumpf, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 Kyiv’s pre-war military establishment included just 311,000 active and paramilitary troops. David Axe, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Over the years, the Lebanese Shiite group has tried to rebrand itself from a paramilitary organization backed by Iran to a serious political and regional player. Adam Pourahmadi, CNN, 26 Aug. 2022 The Revolutionary Guard is a paramilitary organization formed in the wake of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution to defend its clerically overseen government. Eric Tucker, ajc, 10 Aug. 2022 The Revolutionary Guard is a paramilitary organization formed in the wake of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution to defend its clerically overseen government. Eric Tucker, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 The Jalisco New Generation cartel, Mexico’s fastest-growing drug gang, known for its paramilitary tactics, was behind much of last week’s violence, state and federal authorities said. Juan Montes, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2022 Additionally, recent evidence shows that some of these paramilitary units may be at odds with the Kremlin. Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 He also is accused of selling arms on the black market to al-Qaeda, the Taliban and paramilitary groups across Africa. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

paramilitaries

noun

plural of paramilitary
as in guerrillas

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • guerrillas
  • soldiers
  • guerillas
  • irregulars
  • servicemen
  • troopers
  • warriors
  • partizans
  • legionaries
  • partisans
  • dragoons
  • legionnaires
  • fighters
  • counterguerillas
  • cavalrymen
  • regulars
  • infantrymen
  • servicewomen
  • counterguerrillas
  • marines
  • dogfaces
  • commandoes
  • men-at-arms
  • cavaliers
  • raiders
  • carabineers
  • cuirassiers
  • commandos
  • carabiniers
  • rangers
  • foot soldiers
  • doughboys
  • footmen
  • riflemen
  • grunts
  • artillerymen
  • musketeers
  • cannoneers
  • gunners
  • jarheads
  • crossbowmen
  • archers
  • mortarmen

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • civilians
  • noncombatants
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