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guerilla

gue·rilla

US/ɡɜrˈɪlʌ/ uncommon obsolete
noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

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adjective

1.

used of independent armed resistance forces

  • “guerrilla warfare”
  • “partisan forces”
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Compare French guérilla and German Guerilla.

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