Simple Definition of para-

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para-

1 of 2

prefix

1
: beyond or outside of
paranormal
2
: helping highly trained professionals by doing tasks that require less training
paramedic
paralegal

para-

2 of 2

combining form

: parachute
paratrooper
parasailing

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