1. relating to or denoting a force organized similarly to a military force but not part of the regular armed forces

1. a member of a paramilitary organization

Examples

• The paramilitary police unit was called in to handle the riot.
• Several paramilitary groups operated in the region during the conflict.
• He joined a paramilitary organization after leaving the army.
• The government banned all paramilitary activities in the province.
• Paramilitaries patrolled the border area.
• The paramilitary training camp was discovered by authorities.
• Local paramilitaries were accused of human rights violations.