Guerrilla
Pronunciation: /ɡərˈɪlə/
Guerrilla (noun)
- a member of a small group fighting against larger forces, often using surprise attacks
- a type of warfare where small groups use surprise attacks and mobility to fight larger forces
Examples
- The guerrilla hid in the forest.
- Guerrillas often use surprise attacks.
Common collocations: guerrilla fighter, guerrilla tactics, engage in guerrilla warfare, guerrilla strategy, guerrilla campaign
Guerrilla (adjective)
- describing actions or tactics used by small groups fighting larger forces
Examples
- They launched a guerrilla campaign.
- Guerrilla movements are often secretive.