paramilitaries

The word “paramilitaries” has 6 syllables: pa-ra-mil-i-ta-ries

It's pronounced as /ˌpærəˈmɪlɪtɛriz/


What is synonym and antonym for paramilitaries?

In the thesaurus, “paramilitaries” has 43 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for paramilitaries along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for paramilitaries

  • archers
  • artillerymen
  • cannoneers
  • carabineers
  • carabiniers
  • cavaliers
  • cavalrymen
  • commandoes
  • commandos
  • counterguerillas
  • counterguerrillas
  • crossbowmen
  • cuirassiers
  • dogfaces
  • doughboys
  • dragoons
  • fighters
  • foot soldiers
  • footmen
  • grunts
  • guerillas
  • guerrillas
  • gunners
  • infantrymen
  • irregulars
  • jarheads
  • legionaries
  • legionnaires
  • marines
  • men-at-arms
  • mortarmen
  • musketeers
  • partisans
  • partizans
  • raiders
  • rangers
  • regulars
  • riflemen
  • servicemen
  • servicewomen
  • soldiers
  • troopers
  • warriors

Antonyms for paramilitaries

  • civilians
  • noncombatants

Meanings of paramilitaries

  • noun
    1. A group of civilians trained and organized in a military fashion, but which do not represent the formal forces of a sovereign power.
    2. A member of a paramilitary group.

Example Sentences

  • The government has been working to disarm various paramilitaries operating in the region.
  • Paramilitaries often play a controversial role in conflicts, sometimes acting outside the law.
  • Reports indicate that the paramilitaries have formed alliances with local gangs to exert control.
  • The presence of paramilitaries in the area has raised concerns among human rights organizations.
  • Some citizens fear that paramilitaries may escalate violence during the upcoming elections.

On this page you'll find 45 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to paramilitaries, such as: archers, artillerymen, cannoneers, carabineers, carabiniers, cavaliers, cavalrymen.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • raiders
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  • recruits
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  • servicemen
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