Paramilitary Force (Noun)
Meaning
A group of civilians organized in a military fashion (especially to operate in place of or to assist regular army troops).
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The government deployed a paramilitary force to maintain order and security in the troubled region.
- A paramilitary force composed of local residents was formed to supplement the national army during the war.
- The paramilitary force, trained by special operatives, was tasked with providing security for key government installations.
- In times of crisis, the country relies on a paramilitary force to augment its regular military capabilities.
- The opposition accused the government of using a paramilitary force to suppress peaceful protests and dissenting voices.