paramilitary

noun

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

Roots

parapara- · Greek · alongside miles-milit · Latin · soldier

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The word paramilitary breaks down into 2 roots of Greek and Latin origin: para-, from Greek para (“alongside”); and -milit, from Latin miles (“soldier”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.