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    para-
    para- /pærə/ prefix
     Sense 1-3
     Language: Latin
     Origin: Greek, from para 'beside'
     Sense 4
     Date: 1900-2000
     Origin: parachute
    1. beyond:
        the paranormal (=strange unnatural events, beyond normal experience)
    2. very similar to something:
        terrorists wearing paramilitary uniforms
    3. relating to a profession and helping more highly trained people:
        a paramedic (=someone who helps a doctor)
        a paralegal (=someone who helps a lawyer)
    4. relating to parachutes:
        a paratrooper
        paragliding