bushfighter

/ˈbʊʃfaɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person trained to fight in a jungle or bush environment, especially in guerrilla warfare or counterinsurgency.

“The soldiers were sent to the region as bushfighters to combat the local insurgency.”

Synonyms

  • guerrilla fighter
  • insurgent

Antonyms

  • conventional soldier
  • peacekeeper