Source : WordNet®

paramilitary
     n : a group of civilians organized in a military fashion
         (especially to operate in place of or to assist regular
         army troops) [syn: {paramilitary force}, {paramilitary
         unit}, {paramilitary organization}, {paramilitary
         organisation}]

paramilitary
     adj : of or relating to a group of civilians organized to function
           like (or in aid of) a military unit