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PARAMILITARIES

(adj., noun)
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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Paramilitaries.

Paramilitaries - as an adjective

Of or relating to a group of civilians organized to function like or to assist a military unit

Paramilitaries - as a noun

A group of civilians organized in a military fashion (especially to operate in place of or to assist regular army troops)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
paramilitary forceparamilitary organisationparamilitary organizationparamilitary unit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forcepersonnel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The paramilitaries conducted a series of attacks on the rebel forces."
"The government deployed paramilitaries to suppress the uprising."
"The presence of paramilitaries in the area has heightened tensions."
"She joined the paramilitaries to fight for her beliefs."
"The paramilitaries were accused of numerous human rights abuses."
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Word Game Points

Is PARAMILITARIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, paramilitaries is valid for Scrabble UK/EU only
US/CA Invalid UK/EU Valid

PARAMILITARIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is PARAMILITARIES a valid Words With Friends word?
No, paramilitaries is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid Word
PARAMILITARIES is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is PARAMILITARIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, paramilitaries is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PARAMILITARIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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