Carabinero

/ˌkærəbɪˈnɛroʊ/ noun

Definition

A member of a Spanish or Latin American military police or border patrol force; a carabineer.

Etymology

From Spanish 'carabinero,' derived from 'carabina' (carbine), indicating a soldier armed with that weapon; '-ero' is the Spanish suffix for occupation.

Kelly Says

Spain's Guardia Civil and Chile's Carabineros are famous paramilitary forces—they patrol borders and enforce laws with a quasi-military structure unlike regular police!

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