paramilitary

relating to a group that is like an army but not part of the official military forces; often used in times of war or civil unrest

paramilitar, de fuerzas paramilitares

• a paramilitary organization

Collocations paramilitary group · paramilitary force

• The government has accused the rebels of being a paramilitary organization.

  El gobierno ha acusado a los rebeldes de ser una organización paramilitar.

relating to or characteristic of someone who is part of such an organization; often used in times of war or civil unrest

paramilitar, de paramilitares

• a paramilitary person

Collocations paramilitary fighter · paramilitary soldier

• The paramilitary fighters were accused of human rights abuses.

  Los combatientes paramilitares fueron acusados de abusos a los derechos humanos.