Added 9 October 2026 paramilitary /ˌpæɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɹi/ noun Categories: SocietyRare Words noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about paramilitary at Wordnik → Where our words come from → A group of civilians organized in a military fashion (especially to operate in place of or to assist regular army troops). adjective Of or relating to a group of civilians organized to function like or to assist a military unit. Related Words: militiamilitaryvigilantesemiprospectiveceasefiresparamilitariesquasi-semi-irregularmilitariat Back to today's word