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1guerrilla
noun guer·ril·la \gə-ˈri-lə, ge-, g(y)i-\
: a member of a usually small group of soldiers who do not belong to a regular army and who fight in a war as an independent unit
Full Definition of GUERRILLA
: a person who engages in irregular warfare especially as a member of an independent unit carrying out harassment and sabotage
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Variants of GUERRILLA
guer·ril·la or gue·ril·la \gə-ˈri-lə, ge-, g(y)i-\
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Origin of GUERRILLA
Spanish guerrilla, from diminutive of guerra war, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German werra strife — more at war
First Known Use: 1809
2guerrilla
adjective
Definition of GUERRILLA
: of, relating to, or suggestive of guerrillas especially in being aggressive, radical, or unconventional
First Known Use of GUERRILLA
1811
GUERILLA Defined for Kids
guerrilla
noun guer·ril·la \gə-ˈri-lə\
Definition of GUERRILLA for Kids
: a member of a group carrying on warfare but not part of a regular army
Variants of GUERRILLA
guer·ril·la or gue·ril·la \gə-ˈri-lə\
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