noun
private military company; mercenary group
Refers to a private organization that provides armed security or military services, often contracted by governments or corporations.
その民間軍事会社は紛争地域で警備を請け負っている。
That private military company is contracted to provide security in conflict zones.
傭兵 refers to individual mercenaries, while 民間軍事会社 refers to the organized company itself.
Compound of 民間 (private, civilian), 軍事 (military affairs), and 会社 (company). A modern term reflecting the concept of private military corporations.