paramilitary

Noun	1.	paramilitary - a group of civilians organized in a military fashion (especially to operate in place of or to assist regular army troops) Synonyms: paramilitary force, paramilitary organisation, paramilitary organization, paramilitary unit
Adj.	1.	paramilitary - of or relating to a group of civilians organized to function like (or in aid of) a military unit

paramilitary force, paramilitary organisation, paramilitary organization, paramilitary unit