GUERRILLA


Meaning of GUERRILLA in English

noun

also gue·ril·la gəˈrilə

( -s )

Usage: often attributive

Etymology: Spanish guerrilla, literally, small war, diminutive of guerra war, from Old High German werra discord, strife, quarrel — more at war

1. archaic : irregular war carried on by independent bands

2.

a. : one who carries on or assists in an irregular war or engages in irregular warfare in connection with a regular war ; especially : a member of an independent band engaged in predatory excursions in wartime

b. : a member of a military detachment functioning in the rear of enemy lines especially in guerrilla warfare

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