How Do You Spell PARAMILITARY?

Pronunciation: [pˈaɹəmˌɪlɪtəɹi] (IPA)

The word "paramilitary" is spelled as pærəˈmɪləˌtɛri. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound followed by the "er" sound. The second syllable has a stress on the first syllable, with a short "i" sound followed by the "l" sound. The third syllable has a stress on the second syllable with a short "e" sound and the "ri" sound at the end. The word is commonly used to describe organizations or groups that operate similarly to a military organization but are not official government military groups.

PARAMILITARY Meaning and Definition

1. Paramilitary refers to a group or organization that operates similarly to a military force, having some military characteristics, structures, and activities, although they are not officially part of a country's armed forces. The term can be applied to a range of groups, including rebel groups, militias, vigilante organizations, or any force that is organized, armed, and trained to perform military-style functions.

   Paramilitary groups often possess a hierarchical structure with leaders, commanders, and members, and they may have specific uniforms, weapons, and training regimens. These groups may engage in activities such as combat, defense, security, enforcement, or intelligence gathering, both in conflict zones and within civilian landscapes. While they may align themselves with political or ideological causes, they generally lack the formal authority or recognition typically attributed to national military forces.

   The term "paramilitary" can also be used to describe organizations or units within a country's official armed forces that exhibit characteristics or functions resembling those of a military. These units might operate alongside the regular military in specific situations, perform specialized tasks, or be under the command of a civilian agency. The term is derived from the combination of "para" (meaning "beside" or "alongside") and "military," highlighting their parallel existence and similarity to military forces.

Common Misspellings for PARAMILITARY

• paramiltary
• paramillitary
• oaramilitary
• laramilitary
• -aramilitary
• 0aramilitary
• pzramilitary
• psramilitary
• paramilatary
• paramilerary
• paramilatry

Etymology of PARAMILITARY

The word "paramilitary" is derived from the combination of two words: "para" and "military".

The prefix "para" comes from the Greek word "παρά" (para), meaning "beside" or "alongside". In English, it is often used to indicate something that is auxiliary or similar to the original term but not exact.

The term "military" comes from the Latin word "militaris", which is derived from "miles", meaning "soldier". "Militaris" refers to anything related to soldiers, warfare, or the armed forces.

When combined, "para" and "military" form the word "paramilitary", which broadly means an organization, group, or force that operates similarly or alongside the regular military but is not an official part of it.

Plural form of PARAMILITARY is PARAMILITARIES