"semimilitary" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} semimilitary (not comparable)
  1. Characteristic of the military, but not strictly suitable for it as such. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: semi-military
    Sense id: en-semimilitary-en-adj-1pQgNrGF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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